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William Floyd Board of Education 240 Mastic Beach Rd.

Mastic Beach, NY 11951

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCAnON

HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY OCTOBER 7, 2008

Present: Board Members Barone, Dawson, Doyle, English, Gross, Taiani, Vecchio Administrators Casciano, Caliendo, Gilmor, Brosdal, Coster, Palma, Kolahifar, Galati Facilities Administrator Hodge District Clerk Ragone District Treasurer Palmer School Attorneys O'Neil, Olivo Approximately 10 visitors

The meeting was opened at 6:30 p.m. by Trustee Vecchio and the Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

A motion was made by Trustee Barone and seconded by Trustee English to go into executive session for reasons of personnel and legal matters. Time - 6:30 p.m.

Yes-7 No-O Motion Carried

The Board reconvened at 8:10 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Trustee Doyle and seconded by Trustee English to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 23,2008.


CORRESPONDENCE -Letter from Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau Assistant Director Donna Napoli to Superintendent Casciano thanking the District for its support of the very successful William Floyd Safe Summer '08 Program.

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

REPORTS

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Superintendent Casciano reported to the Board on the following:

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NYSCOSS Superintendents Conference I attended the recent New York State Council of School Superintendents Conference in Albany which was informative and worthwhile. New York State Commissioner of Education Richard Mills addressed the group of superintendents and their concerns about state aid. He suggested that there would not be mid-year cuts to state aid. Skeptics are concerned that this may change after Election Day.

Shanti Fund Celebration Students from William Floyd Middle School and William Floyd High School participated in the Shanti Fund's celebration of Gandhi's birthday through the theme "Peace in our Communities." The debate team from WFMS won the middle school competition on Saturday. I attended on Sunday and had the pleasure of seeing our theater students perform beautifully as well as a high school debate team. I want to thank Assistant Principal Darminder Sohal, Social Studies Chairperson Craig Clasen, Coordinator of Fine Arts Erika Licausi, and drama teacher Michael Canestraro for preparing the students and attending last weekend. William Floyd students shined all weekend.

Summit Grant: I attended a ceremony at the Brookhaven National Lab on Wednesday for organizations that received a grant from BNL. The William Floyd Community Summit received nearly $5G for projects involving our students; the Open Space Stewardship Program which researches the damage to the Wertheim Estate by ATVs and floating islands which contribute to the clean-up of the Forge River. Community resident Jeff Williams wrote the winning proposal.

South Shore Press Article Last week an article appeared in the South Shore Press entitled "School Board Forces Cancellation of Free Halloween Party for Kids." I want to reassure our residents, students and staff that our Board of Education and Administration is committed to providing opportunities to keep our students safe and for following all laws, regulations and District policies. We will not waiver from those commitments. Please be assured that we sought legal guidance on whether or not we could make school facilities available for the events that the Chamber of Commerce and Montauk Merchants Association were planning. Our decision was summarized in the letter that appeared in the South Shore Press article. Our district has enjoyed a positive working relationship with the Chamber of Commerce for many years and we expect that relationship to continue. There are times when we are prevented from doing things we think are good for the community because the law does not permit it. This is one of those times. There is nothing political about following laws.

FACILITIES Facilities Administrator Herb Hodge reported to the Board the following:

-Moriches Elementary - completed the installation of sidewalk in student drop-off area. -Scoreboards - recent stornlS caused lightning strikes to disable both scoreboards. Parts have

been ordered and repairs will be scheduled to complete as soon as possible.

8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Trustee Gross and seconded by Trustee Barone to approve the following resolution:

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Recommended Motion

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following agenda items be approved as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severally:

Item 7G. Treasurer's Reports Item 10. NEW BUSINESS A. through G. Item 11. PERSONNEL A. through F.

7G. Treasurer's Reports - Enclosure #2 Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts for audit the enclosed Treasurer's Reports in accordance with enclosure #2.

9. OLD BUSINESS

10. NEW BUSINESS

A. Budget Transfers - Enclosure #3 Recommended Motion BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the list of Budget Transfer Requests #08-09.006 in accordance with enclosure #3.

B. Approval of Service Provider Contracts - Enclosure #4 Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following attached service provider contracts:

• Leamer First LLC (2008-2009 school year) • Mill Neck Services (2008-2009 school year)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute said contract(s) on its behalf.

C. Warrants - Enclosure #5 Recommended Motion BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the attached list of warrants in accordance with enclosure #5.

D. Bid Award - Automatic Cleaning Dispenser System and Chemical Bid - Enclosure #6 Recommended Motion BE IT SO RESOLYED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education awards the automatic Cleaning Dispenser System to Ocean Janitorial Supply, Inc. in accordance with the terms and specifications of bid #08-09.005, dated August 28,2008.

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E. Change in Board Mtg. Date Recommended Motion BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education change the Tuesday, November 4,2008 previously scheduled Board mtg. to Monday, November 3,2008.

F. Creation of Temporary Senior Clerk Typist - Enclosure #6A Recommended Motion BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board ofEducation hereby creates the position of temporary Senior Clerk Typist, effective October 8, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, this position be given a daily rate salary equal to $134.62.

G. Stipulation of Agreement - Extra Supervisory/Extended Learning - Enclosure #6B Recommended Motion BE IT SO RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the attached Stipulation of Agreement between the William Floyd United Teachers and the William Floyd District, and, it is further

RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute the Agreement on its behalf.

11. PERSONNEL

A. Instructional

1. Per Diem Appointment(s): Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education appoints the following professional(s) to the per diem position(s) indicated:

Date of

NAlVlE SUBJECT AREA Holmstrom-Frosch, Vivian

Per Diem Sub *Ponnwitz, Amanda Perm Sub - English

Commencement of Per Diem Appt.

10/8/08 10/8/08

Per Diem Per Diem

Certification Status

Pending Initial

*Per Diem 08/09

***Breschard, Paul Per Diem AIS-SINI Grant 10/8/08 As Per Contract Permanent **Bugenis, Danielle Perm Sub-Math 10/8/08-6/30/09 Per Diem Initial *Carmon, Colleen Perm Sub - Math 10/8/08-6/30/09 Per Diem Initial Darners, Robert Per Diem Sub 10/8/08 Per Diem Provisional

(Time Extension) Fulcher, Kristina Per Diem Sub 10/8/08 Per Diem Initial Lachar, Andrea Per Diem Sub 10/8/08 Per Diem None

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Layer, George Perm Sub-DW 10/8/08-6/30/09 Per Diem Cont'd Initial Morrissey, Lauren Per Diem Sub 10/8/08 Per Diem Initial Zarubin, Marina Per Diem Sub 10/8/08 Per Diem Pending (Met

all requirements - waiting for confirmation from SED

*Worked Summer School 2008 **Per Diem 08/09 ***Retiree

2. Leave(s): Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following leave(s):

Leave of Use of NAlVIE TENURE AREA Absence Time Sick Days REASON Molini, Renee Mathematics 11/6/08-2/12/09 -24 FMLA (First 12 weeks)

2/13/09-8/3 1/09 -0 Child-rearing

3. Extension of Leave(s): Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following extension ofleave(s):

Leave of Use of NAME TENURE AREA Absence Time Sick Days REASON Lewis, Michael Elementary 10/3/08-10/1 0/08 -6 FMLA

4. Resignation(s): BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the resignation(s) of the following:

NAME SUBJECT AREA EFFECTIVE REASON *Dignam, Collette Perm Sub-Soc. Worker 9/24/08 Personal Fischer, Mary Ellen Special Education 12/1/08 Retirement *did not submit resignation letter

B. Non-Instructional, Paraprofessionals/TA's

1. Appointments: (Conditional)

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation ofthe Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the following conditional appointments:

Assil!.nment Effective

Austin, Joanna School Teacher Aide William Floyd Elementary 10/8/08 Brockhoff, Tracy Sub School Monitor Hobart Elementary School 10/8/08 Horl, Jill School Monitor Moriches Elementary School 10/8/08 Vetrano, Donna M School Teacher Aide William Paca Middle School 10/8/08

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2. Appointments:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the following appointments:

Name Assignment Effective

Comunale, Michele Levell Teaching Assistant Hobart Elementary School 10/8/08 *Delagrange, Jeanenne Level 3 Teaching Assistant William Floyd High School 10/8/08

*FOlmerly Levell *Gentile, Aimee School Monitor William Floyd Elementary 9/24/08 Russo, Dawn Teaching Assistant William Floyd Middle School 10/8/08

*Formerly sub paraprofessional

3. Resignations:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accept the following resignations:

Assignment Effective

Lawler, Christine School Teacher Aide Tangier Smith Elementary 9/3/08 *Licari, Phyllis School Teacher Aide William Floyd Middle School 5/26/06 Morais, Heather Teaching Assistant William Floyd Middle School 9/15/08

*Did not submit letter of resignation

4. Change of Title:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and based on interpretation of New York State "No Child Left Behind Act", the Board of Education approves the change of title from School Teacher Aide to Teaching Assistant for the following:

Name Title Assignment Effective Patanjo, Jacqueline Teaching Assistant William Floyd Middle School 10/8/08 Pocchio, Sharyne Teaching Assistant William Floyd Middle School 9/3/08

C. Non-Instructional, Security

1. Appointment:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the

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recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the following appointment:

Name *Seaman, Richard

Position Guard

Assignment District Wide

Effective 10/8/08

*FOImer Employee

2. Termination:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the following termination:

Name Position Assignment Effective Romero, Yvonne Guard District Wide 10/7/08

D. Non-Instructional, Facilities

1. Request for a Provisional Paid and Unpaid FMLA Leave of Absence:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following request for a provisional paid/unpaid FMLA Leave of Absence:

Name Position Assignment Effective Murphy, Brian P. Maintenance Mechanic II District Wide Paid LOA 10/6/08 - 10/24/08

Unpaid LOA 10/25/08 - 11119/08

E. Non-Instructional, District Office

1. Request for a Paid Provisional FMLA Leave of Absence:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following request for a paid provisional FMLA leave of absence:

Name Position Assignment Effective Cremona, Barbara Stenographer District Office 9/17/08

F. Non-Instructional, Nurses

1. Leave: Recommended Motion: Be it resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following leave:

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Name Assignment Leave of Absence Time Use of Sick Days Reason Post, Debra LPN, District Wide 9/11/08-11/11/08 7 FMLA


«END OF CONSENT AGENDA»

NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd)

H. Approval of Suffolk County Community College Aquatics Facility Contract - A motion was made by Trustee Barone and seconded by Trustee Doyle to approve the following resolution:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the attached Suffolk County Community College Aquatics Facility Contract; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to execute said contract on its behalf.


I. Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officer - A motion was made by Trustee Doyle and seconded by Trustee Gross to approve the following resolution:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED that upon the recommendation ofthe Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education appoints Rona Feinberg to serve as the impartial hearing officer to hear and determine the matter concerning the identification, evaluation, educational placement andlor free appropriate public education of student specified in the attached appointment letter. It is noted that Ms. Feinberg is the next in rotation to be appointed to serve as impartial hearing officer.


J. Approval of Unaffiliated Staff Contract - Mail Clerk - A motion was made by Trustee Gross and seconded by Trustee English to approve the following resolution:

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves the conditional and provisional appointment of Dennis Keenan to the title of Mail Clerk, effective October 8, 2008; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the attached employment contract between the District and Mr. Keenan; and, further authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute the contract on its behalf.


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PERSONNEL (cont'd)

G. Instructional- A motion was made by Trustee Taiani and seconded by Trustee English to approve the following resolution:

1. Interim Appointment(s): Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education appoints the following professional(s) to the position(s) indicated:

Date of

NAME Auletta, Theresa (R. Casey)

SUBJECT AREA Science

Commencement of Interim Appt. 10/8/08-6/30/09

Annual Salary Degree/Step

MA-I $53,876

Certification Status

Initial


H. Non-Instructional, Transportation - A motion was made by Trustee Dawson and seconded by Trustee Doyle to approve the following resolution:

1. Leave Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following leave:

Name Assignment Leave of Absence Time Use of Sick Days Reason Bivona, Florence School Transporiation Asst. 9/22/08-10/17/08 o (Docked) FMLA

Yes-7 No-O Motion Canied

I. Non-Instructional, Instructional Technology - A motion was made by Trustee English and seconded by Trustee Gross to approve the following resolution:

1. Appointment (Probationary):

Recommended Motion: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following probationary appointment:

Name *Habek, Michael Computer Programmer Trainee

Title Assignment District Wide

Effective 10/8/08

*Formerly Provisional Appointment

Yes-7

12. BOARD DISCUSSION

No-O Motion Carried

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A motion was made by Trustee Doyle and seconded by Trustee English to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Yes-7 No-O Motion Carried I

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TO: Dr. Paul Casciano, DATE October 7, 2008 Superintendent of Schools

ENC#

FROM: Joel M. Palmer, ~

District Treasure. '\J DATE: October 7,2008

RE: Treasurer's Reports

If any board member has a question regarding the Treasurer's Report, please contact Joel Palmer

(ext. 1679) prior to the board meeting.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

the Board of Education accept for audit the list of Treasurer's Reports in accordance with

enclosure # ;)..

General Fund Capital One Bank June, 2008

General Fund Capital One Bank July, 2008

General Fund New York Commercial Bank July, 2008

Money Market Investment Capital One Bank July, 2008

Money Market Investment New York Commercial Bank July, 2008

Federal Aid Fund Capital One Bank June, 2008

Federal Aid Fund Capital One Bank July, 2008

Federal Aid Fund New York Commercial Bank July, 2008

Capital Improvement New York Commercial Bank July, 2008

School Lunch Fund Capital One Bank July, 2008

Trust and Agency Fund Capital One Bank July, 2008

Trust and Agency Fund New York Commercial Bank July, 2008

Scholarship Fund New York Commercial Bank July, 2008

Payroll Account - REVISED Capital One Bank June, 2008

Payroll Account Capital One Bank July, 2008

Payroll Account New York Commercial Bank July, 2008

Island Group Administration New York Commercial Bank July, 2008

J Enclosure # --23"""·

October 7, 2008 _

WILLIAM FLOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley

District Office

MEMORANDUM

To: From: Date: Re:

Paul Casciano, Ed.D.~~jVAnne Marie Caliendo September 25, 2008 Agenda - Budget Transfer Request 08-09.006

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the list of budget transfers 08-09.006 in accordance with enclosure # ~.

ITEM FROM TO TRANSFER EXPLANATION

# ACCOUNT CODE

ACCOUNT CODE

AMOUNT REQUESTED

1 A2110.4710.00 A2110.4730.00 $13,077 To provide funding for the 2008-09 enrollment of resident student attending CDCH Charter School, Sec. 504 placement

2 A2110.1210.00 A1621.4000.00 **$192,423.62 TechClean Environmental Services

**Already Board approved on 9/9/08From acct code A2110.1300.00 to acct code 1621.4070.00 which was not

I posted due to incorrect coding.

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Enclosure # b October 7, 2008

WILLIAM FLOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley

District Office

MEMORANDUM

To: Paul Casciano, Ed.D (\(\ NV\;lJ-From: Anne Marie Calien I ~ I) Date: September 25, 2008 1Re: Agenda - Warrants

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the list of warrants in accordance with enclosure # ~.

WARRANT # CHECK # AMOUNT General Fund 7 84002 - 84153 $809,332.11

Federal Aid Fund 3 8604 - 8617 $119,533.48

Any questions regarding the above listed warrants should be directed to Susan Ragone at Xl117 prior to the board meeting.

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