5:30 p.m. Š Regular Meeting
April 19, 2005
Aquebogue Elementary School
PRESENT: President, Mrs. Lori H. Montefusco; Vice President, Mrs. Nancy Gassert; Mrs. Kathleen Berezny; Mr. Timothy Griffing; and, Mrs. Christine Prete;
ABSENT: Mr. Timothy Hubbard.
LATE: Mrs. Mary Ellen Harkin.
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Paul R. Doyle, Mr. Joseph Singleton, Mr. Joseph Ogeka and Ms. Nancy Carney.
President, Mrs. Montefusco, opened the meeting at 5:50 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to appoint Mr. Joseph Singleton as Clerk Pro Tem.
Yes 5 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffing, seconded by Mrs. Gassert, to recess to executive session to discuss negotiations (RCFA, RAA, CSEA and CSEA Aides).
Yes 5 No 0
Motion Carried.
The Board of Education recessed to executive session at 5:51 p.m.
Mrs. Harkin arrived at 7:05 p.m.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to return to open session.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
The Board of Education returned to open session at 7:40 p.m.
A brief recess followed.
The meeting resumed at 7:45 p.m.
There were about 125 other people in attendance.
Pledge of Allegiance
Clerk Pro Tem
-Joseph Singleton
-Approved
Recess to
Executive Session
Return to
Open Session
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The Board of Education recognized the following teams and coaches for their athletic achievements.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead GirlsÕ Varsity Winter Track Team qualified to become a Scholar Athlete Team in accordance with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) criteria, and
WHEREAS, these Riverhead Central School District students maintained a composite grade point average for the 2004/05 Winter season of 93.381, and
WHEREAS, the students brought credit to themselves, their parents and the Riverhead Central School District, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools commends the students and their Coaches, Maria Dounelis and Stephen Gevinski, on this outstanding achievement.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead GirlsÕ JV Soccer Team was selected for the Section XI Sportsmanship Award for the 2004-05 Winter season which have best exemplified standards of sportsmanship as assessed by opposing teams within each scheduling device (league, division, etc.), and
WHEREAS, the students brought credit to themselves, their parents and the Riverhead Central School District, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools commends the students and their Coach, Tim Page, on having achieved such outstanding sportsmanship honors.
Team Scholar
Athlete & Sportsmanship
Awards
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Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Prete, seconded by Mrs. Berezny, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead BoysÕ Varsity Basketball Team has earned the Section XI Sportsmanship Award for the 2004-05 Winter season which have best exemplified standards of sportsmanship as assessed by opposing teams within each scheduling device (league, division, etc.), and
WHEREAS, the students brought credit to themselves, their parents and the Riverhead Central School District, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools commends the students and their Coach, Gerald Wiesmann, on having achieved such outstanding sportsmanship honors.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead BoysÕ JV Basketball Team has earned the Section XI Sportsmanship Award for the 2004-05 Winter season which have best exemplified standards of sportsmanship as assessed by opposing teams within each scheduling device (league, division, etc.), and
WHEREAS, the students brought credit to themselves, their parents and the Riverhead Central School District, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools commends the students and their Coach, John Rossetti, on having achieved such outstanding sportsmanship honors.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to
approve the following resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Riverhead BoysÕ Grade 8 Basketball Team has earned the Section XI Sportsmanship Award for the 2004-05 Winter season which have best exemplified standards of sportsmanship as assessed by opposing teams within each scheduling device (league, division, etc.), and
WHEREAS, the students brought credit to themselves, their parents and the Riverhead Central School District, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools commends the students and their Coach, Edward Kneski, on having achieved such outstanding sportsmanship honors.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffing, seconded by Mrs. Gassert, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead BoysÕ Grade 7 Basketball Team has earned the Section XI Sportsmanship Award for the 2004-05 Winter season which have best exemplified standards of sportsmanship as assessed by opposing teams within each scheduling device (league, division, etc.), and
WHEREAS, the students brought credit to themselves, their parents and the Riverhead Central School District, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools commends the students and their Coach, Robert Mills, on having achieved such outstanding sportsmanship honors.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Berezny, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead GirlsÕ JV Basketball Team has earned the Section XI Sportsmanship Award for the 2004-05 Winter season which have best exemplified standards of sportsmanship as assessed by opposing teams within each scheduling device (league, division, etc.), and
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WHEREAS, the students brought credit to themselves, their parents and the Riverhead Central School District, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools commends the students and their Coach, Steven Mercorella, on having achieved such outstanding sportsmanship honors.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
Notice of Public Hearing regarding Environmental Impact, the installation of eight re-locatable classrooms at Riverhead High School
Mr. Singleton stated that this is just a notice that the state requires us to post regarding the installation of the portable classrooms at the Riverhead High School. Bottom-line is that because these classrooms are less than 10,000 square feet total, it does not require any action; therefore, it is called a Class II action and has no impact on the environment. The Board of Education will make recommendation to adopt the Environmental Impact Action resolution on the agenda.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to approve the TreasurerÕs Report for the month of February 2005.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
Mr. Doyle opted to pass on his review of the ELA Grade 4 Overview presentation initially planned for this evening in a timely manner. It will be presented at another date and time.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to amend to agenda to include the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the position of Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services is hereby created effective July 1, 2005. The position shall receive the salary and benefits of the CSEA contract and administration is directed to submit all appropriate paperwork to Civil Service.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion to Amend Agenda Carried.
Notice of Public Hearing
Regarding Environmental
Impact
Approval of
TreasurerÕs Report
-February 2005
-Approved
Opportunity for
Superintendent
Amend Agenda
-Creation of Approved
Administration
Assistant position
-Approved
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Mrs. Montefusco apprised the public that a meeting with Town Board officials took place last week to discuss the Calverton site and the prospective transfer by the Town Board to the school district of approximately 50 acres. This Board of Education plans to have public hearings scheduled in the future for the purpose of receiving public input and comments on the prospective building projects. She requested Sandy Kolbo to include a section/contact on the districtÕs website for the purpose of the public to send e-mails to the school district entitled Comment or Input regarding the building projects to facilitate communication between the community and Board of Education.
She, also, stated that earlier this week a breakfast was held at Phillips Avenue Elementary School to welcome the new Principal, Thomas Payton. On behalf of the Board of Education, she thanked Mr. Venezia for his hard work and efforts he displayed serving as Interim Principal.
Members of the several Parent Teacher Organizations of the district expressed their concern and objection in lengthy debate with regard to spending on BOCES sponsored Cultural Arts programs and the cap now placed on Cultural Arts spending pending plans to formalize its distribution/spending and reimbursement to be established in a Board policy and approved by the Board of Education for the 2005/06 school year. Mr. Singleton stated that Cultural Arts spending for this year is already twice the $74,000 budgeted for; and, that in light of the recent audits and scandals in school districts, established procedures and policies for such expenditures need to be examined and implemented.
Mrs. Montefusco assured the parents and teachers that it is not the districtÕs intention to suspend field trips but to establish a policy and align curriculum so that all students can take advantage of the opportunities that the Cultural Arts program presents.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffing, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District accepts the following recommendations of the Committee on Special Education regarding children with disabilities and whose Individualized Education Plans need to be implemented:
Opportunity for
Board Members
Community
Comments
Committee on
Special Education
-Approved
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C.S.E. MEETING STUDENT NUMBERS
01-20-2005 208756, 210348
02-07-2005 207782
02-08-2005 205583
02-14-2005 205274, 206219, 206759, 206821, 207027, 207104,
207518, 207735, 207779, 208567, 212399, 213005,
214008, 214038, 215102, 215113, 215234, 216170
02-15-2005 203204, 205217, 205330, 206089, 206703
02-16/2005 211506
02-17-2005 211566, 212043, 212072, 213495, 214000, 214110,
214477, 215001, 215215, 215215, 216115
02-18-2005 208005, 208137, 208311,
209012, 209506, 209774
02-28-2005 206042, 207324, 210200, 211030, 211364, 211607,
212177, 212362
03-01-2005 213062, 216059, 216130, 216116, 217031, 217043,
217389
03-02-2005 208023, 208393, 209007, 209088, 209605, 213058,
213364, 214088, 215101, 215154, 215154, 216159,
216169, 216290, 216503
03-03-2005 205330, 206301, 211324, 212006, 212019, 212046,
212065, 212645, 212686, 212686
03-07-2005 205127
03-08-2005 204251, 206302, 206638,
206723, 207023, 207649
03-15-2005 203175
C.P.S.E. MEETING STUDENT NUMBERS
03/02/2005 218248, 218348, 218114,
219185, 219147, 219238,
219173, 220122, 219097,
218282, 218214
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
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A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District adopts the proposed budget as presented for the 2005/06 school year in the total amount of $87,646,337 to be presented to the public at a budget hearing on May 10, 2005, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Property Tax Report Card for the 2005/06 school year be approved.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead Central School District has held a hearing on the installation of eight (8) re-locatable classrooms at Riverhead High School, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the installation of the eight (8) re-locatable classrooms will not have a negative impact on the environment, according to all New York State regulations, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the installation of the eight (8) re-locatable classrooms at Riverhead High School meets all of the requirements of a Type II Action (no impact on environment).
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District accepts the first reading of Board Policy #6650R Š Internal Claims Auditor Regulation.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
-$87,646,337
-Approved
Adoption of
Environmental Impact
-Approved
Board Policy
-#6650R
-Internal Claims
Auditor Regulation
-Approved
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A motion was made by Mr. Griffing, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the Riverhead Central School District and Eastern Suffolk BOCES for the 2005 Regional Summer School at the Riverhead High School, Grades 6-12 (continuance of the same program offered
in the Summer of 2004); and, authorizes the President of the Board of Education to sign such Agreement.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
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