BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 7, 2005 Ð Regular Meeting
Riverhead High School Auditorium
PRESENT: Vice President, Mrs. Nancy Gassert; Mrs. Kathleen Berezny; Mrs. Mary Ellen Harkin; and, Mr. Timothy Griffing.
LATE: Mrs. Lori H. Montefusco and Mrs. Christine Prete.
ABSENT: Mr. Timothy Hubbard.
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Paul R. Doyle, Mr. Joseph Ogeka, Mr. Joseph Singleton and Ms. Nancy Carney.
Vice President, Mrs. Gassert, opened the meeting at 5:54 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffing, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to recess to executive session to discuss collective bargaining (RCFA and CSEA), High School Principal for 2005/06, the acquisition of property and consideration of immunization exemption.
Yes 4 No 0
Motion Carried.
The Board of Education recessed to executive session at 5:55 p.m.
Mrs. Prete arrived at 6:18 p.m.
Mrs. Montefusco arrived at 6:55 p.m.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Montefusco, to return to open session.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
The Board of Education returned to open session at 7:45 p.m.
A brief recess followed.
The meeting resumed at 7:55 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Recess to
Executive Session
Return to
Open Session
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There were about 80 other people in attendance.
ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Barbara OÕKula.
The meeting commenced with the recognition of the outstanding achievements of NYSPHSAA Team Scholar Athletes, a School Bus Safety Contest Winner and a Suffolk County Youth Achievement Award followed by presentation of Certificates of Commendation.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead GirlsÕ Spring Track Team qualified to
become a Sportsmanship Team in accordance with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) criteria, and
WHEREAS, the athletes maintained a grade team average of 92.618, 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, Stephen Gevinski and Assistant Coach, Maria Dounelis, on this accomplishment.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Prete, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead GirlsÕ Varsity Softball Team qualified to become a Sportsmanship Team in accordance with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) criteria, and
WHEREAS, the athletes maintained a grade team average of 92.276, and
Recognition of:
-NYSPHSAA Team
Scholar Athlete Awards
For the 2004-05 school
year
-Suffolk County Youth
Achievement Award
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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, Robert Fox and Assistant Coach, David McKillop, on this accomplishment.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Berezny, seconded by Mrs. Prete, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Riverhead BoysÕ Varsity Tennis Team qualified to become a Sportsmanship Team in accordance with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) criteria, and
WHEREAS, the athletes maintained a grade team average of 93.204, 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, Jerry Duvall, on this accomplishment.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Berezny, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Nyshia Parker, a 12th grade student at the Riverhead High School, received the Suffolk County ExecutiveÕs Youth Achievement Award, and
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Executive, Steve Levy, recognized Nyshia Parker for her achievements in overcoming challenges that might have stopped the average person, and
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WHEREAS, Nyshia brought credit to herself, her parents and the Riverhead Central School District, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District and the Superintendent of Schools commends Nyshia Parker on having accomplished such achievement and high honor.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to approve the TreasurerÕs Budget and Budget Transactions Reports for April 2005.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to amend the agenda to include the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District approves the Individual Employee Agreement between the Riverhead Central School District and James McCaffrey whose duties and responsibilities shall be as High School Principal, effective July 27, 2005; and, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign such Agreement.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion to Amend Agenda Carried.
Mr. Doyle opted to present the ELA Grade 4 Overview at a future date.
Mrs. Montefusco announced that their will be a change in date for the Reorganization Meeting from July 7 to July 12, 2005; and, that a public work session with the Space Planning Committee and architects to discuss building projects on June 15th at 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Middle School Library. An additional public discussion on building projects will take place at the regular Board meeting scheduled for June 21, 2005 at the Riverhead High School auditorium.
Treasurers Report
And Budget Transactions
-April 2005
-Approved
Amend Agenda
-Add: Agreement with
James McCaffrey
-Approved to Amend
Agenda
Opportunity for
Superintendent
Opportunity for
Board Members
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Mrs. Berezny commented on her participation in the Just Say No to Drugs on June 3rd at the Pulaski Street School and encouraged community support of this event on a yearly basis.
Community comments included:
and requested that the Board find a way to solve the safety concerns that would allow the night game to take place
(Mr. Doyle stated that the decision was based on the safety for everyone and that the night games have only been in existence for the past four years Ð prior to that was a bonfire event and consideration will be given next year for return to a night game)
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to table the following resolution as the student was unable to attend tonightÕs meeting:
WHEREAS, a School Bus Safety Poster Contest was sponsored by the Suffolk County Chapter of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation, and
WHEREAS, Kaitlin Farrell submitted her entry amongst 289 contestants, and
WHEREAS, her poster came in third in the 6-8 Grade Category and will go on to the statewide contest that will take place in Albany in the month of July 2005, and has brought credit to herself, her parents and the Riverhead Central School District, be it
Community Comments
School Bus Safety
Poster Contest Winner
-Postponed to a
later date
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools of the Riverhead Central School District extend congratulations to Kaitlin Farrell for her enthusiastic participation in this contest and award achieved through such talent.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion to Table 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 following recommendations of the Committee on Special Education regarding children with disabilities and whose Individualized Education Plans need to be implemented:
C.S.E. MEETING STUDENT NUMBERS
3/9/05 211670, 209138
3/17/05 211380, 211673, 212632
3/21/05 211288, 210004, 210031, 211025,
211098, 211288, 211592, 211610,
212012, 212412, 212129, 213075,
215000, 216164, 217121, 213075
3/22/05 208783, 208791, 209009, 209020,
209770, 210022, 210094, 210517,
210773, 210778, 210026, 210108,
210607, 210667, 211454, 211532,
212042
3/29/05 210681, 210288, 211463, 210021,
210753, 211495, 211360, 210701,
210444, 211666
4/13/05 205138, 205698, 206210, 206628,
206769, 207042, 207137, 207403,
207714, 207837, 208844
4/14/05 203006, 203624, 204100, 204319,
204623, 205059, 205198, 205360,
205581, 206717
4/18/05 204686, 205035, 205180, 205287,
205730, 206243, 206807, 208042,
208825, 208842
5/4/05 206339
Committee on
Special Education
-Approved
-Supplemental File
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5/9/05 207178, 208106
5/17/05 207735
C.P.S.E. MEETING STUDENT NUMBERS
4/13/05 218304, 220137, 220211, 220186,
218103, 218230, 218127, 220209,
220167, 219239, 218113, 218063
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Harkin, seconded by Mrs. Gassert, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District approves the Memorandum of Agreement with the Riverhead Central Faculty Association on accumulation and use of sick days; and, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign such agreement.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, various educational and municipal corporations located within the State of New York desire to bid jointly for generally needed services and standardized supply and equipment items; and
WHEREAS, the Riverhead Central School District, an educational/municipal corporation (hereinafter the ÒParticipantÓ) is desirous of selectively participating with other educational and/or municipal corporations in the State of New York in joint bidding in the areas mentioned above pursuant to General Municipal Law ¤ 119-o and Education Law Section 1950; and
WHEREAS, the Participant is a municipality within the meaning of General Municipal Law ¤ 119-n and is eligible to participate in the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, First Supervisory District of Suffolk County (hereinafter Eastern Suffolk BOCES)
Approval of
Memorandum of
Agreement
-Approved
Approval of Joint
Municipal Cooperative
Bidding Program
-Approved
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Joint Municipal Cooperative Bidding Program (hereinafter the ÒProgramÓ) in the areas mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Participant acknowledges receipt of the Program description inclusive of Eastern Suffolk BOCESÕ standard bid packet and the general conditions relating to said Program; and
WHEREAS, with respect to all activities conducted by the Program, the Participant wishes to delegate to Eastern Suffolk BOCES the responsibility for drafting of bid specifications, advertising for bids, accepting and opening bids, tabulating bids,
awarding the bids, and reporting the results to the Participant.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Participant hereby appoints Eastern Suffolk BOCES to represent it and to act as the lead agent in all matters related to the Program as described above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Participant hereby authorizes Eastern Suffolk BOCES to place all legal advertisements for any required cooperative bidding in
Newsday, which is designated as the official newspaper for the Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Membership Committee consisting of one (1) representative from each Participant shall be formed. The Participant shall accordingly appoint one (1) representative to the Membership Committee. Said representative shall be provided with a list of bids. A meeting of the Membership
Committee shall be held annually. Notice of the meeting shall be given to each representative at least five (5) days prior to such meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Agreement with the Participant shall be for a term of one (1) year as authorized by General Municipal Law ¤119-o.2.j.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Participant agrees to pay Eastern Suffolk BOCES an annual fee as determined annually by Eastern Suffolk BOCES to act as the lead agent for the Program; and, authorizes the President of the Board of Education to sign such agreement.
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Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Harkin, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to approve the following resolutions:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District approves the Health Services Contract with the Smithtown Central School District for four (4) students for the 2005/05 school year at $504.47 per pupil for a total cost of $2,017.88.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District approves the Health Services Contract with West Islip Public Schools for one(1) student in the amount of $438.89.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Harkin, seconded by Mrs. Gassert, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education herewith authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute a certain municipal cooperation agreement between the Riverhead Central School District and the Town of Riverhead on behalf of the Board of Education, which municipal cooperation agreement has been
reviewed by the Board of Education.
Mrs. Montefusco clarified the resolution and stated that this represents a transfer of interest in the property, namely, the World War II Monument, to the Town for a term of 30 days to restore and assume responsibility of upkeep/maintenance in this area.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Harkin, seconded by Mrs. Gassert, to approve the following resolution:
Health Services
Contracts
-Approved
World War II Monument
Agreement with the
Town of Riverhead
-Approved
Surplus School District
Equipment/Vehicles
-Approved
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District declares as surplus certain equipment/vehicles from the District Transportation Department and authorizes the disposal of such and approves to discard of same by use of a Surplus Equipment Bid being processed at the Transportation Department. Individual items are outlined in the corresponding request contained in the Supplemental File.
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 approves the following Administrative Software Service Agreements between the Riverhead Central School District and Lawlor Consultants, Ltd. for the 2005/06 school
year at an estimated total cost of $25,000:
Admin2000 Ð Budget Finance Suite
Admin2000 Ð Human Resources Suite
Admin2000 Ð Trust and Agency Checks
Admin2000 Ð Medicare Checks
and, authorizes the President of the Board of Education to sign such Agreements.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Harkin, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District approves the appointment of Turning Point (driving school) and Stephen Brown (certified driving instructor) for the DriversÕ Education Program being offered through the Adult Continuing/Community Education program for the Summer and Fall of 2005 and the Spring of 2006 as follows:
Administrative
Software Service
Agreements/Lawlor
Consultants. Ltd.
-Approved
DriversÕ Education/Adult
Continuing/Community
Education Program
-Approved
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Summer 2005 - $6,560, Turning Point
(anticipated amounts) $1,530, Stephen Brown
Fall 2005 - $15,375, Turning Point
(approximate amounts) $ 4,590, Stephen Brown
Spring 2006 - $15,375, Turning Point
(approximate amounts) $ 4,590, Stephen Brown
Note: Above amounts are determined by enrollment and are subject to change.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Berezny, seconded by Mrs. Prete, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District approves the change in date to hold the annual reorganizational meeting on July 12, 2005 and as in accordance with New York State Education Law (¤1707(2)).
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Prete, seconded by Mrs. Berezny, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District authorizes the funding for Kevin Woods, NJROTC, NSI to attend a mandatory job required Instructor Orientation Course in San Diego, California on July 18-22, 2005 at a cost not to exceed $2,000 (subject to total reimbursement from the Navy);
and, transportation is subject to approval pursuant to Board policy.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Berezny, seconded by Mr. Griffing, to approve the following resolution:
Change in Date of
Reorganizational
Meeting
-now July 12, 2005
-Approved
Approval of Out of State
NJROTC Instructor
Orientation Course
-Approved
Adult Continuing Community Education Program Instructor
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District approves the following appointment to the Adult Continuing Community Education Program (ACCE):
COURSE SPRING
Instructor
Claire Latour Knitting $162
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin, to approve the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, two (2) bids for Refuse Removal were received and opened on May 26, 2005 and
WHEREAS, such bids have been reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and the Interim Plant Facilities Administrator, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and the Interim Plant Facilities Administrator have recommended that certain awards be made to the qualified low bidders meeting specifications, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District awards the contract for Refuse Removal for the 2005-06 school year to Riverhead Sanitation & Carting Corp. in the amount of $71,664.
WHEREAS, two (2) bids for Electrical-Cost of Labor were received and opened on May 20, 2005 and
WHEREAS, such bids have been reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and the Interim Plant Facilities Administrator, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and the Interim Plant Facilities Administrator have recommended that certain awards be made to the qualified low bidders meeting specifications, be it
-Approved
BID AWARDS
2005/06
-Refuse Removal
-Electrical-Cost of Labor
-Integrated Pest
Management
-Maintenance of HVAC
Equipment
-Additional Expansion
Tanks
-Approved
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District awards the contract for Electrical-Cost of Labor for the 2005-06 school year to Sandstrom Electric - Electrician $65.00 per hour; helper $ 40.00 per hour.
WHEREAS, two (2) bids for Integrated Pest Management were received and opened on May 20, 2005 and
WHEREAS, such bids have been reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and the Interim Plant Facilities Administrator, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and the Interim Plant Facilities Administrator have recommended that certain awards be made to the qualified low bidders meeting specifications, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District awards the contract for Integrated Pest Management for the 2005-06 school year to Bug Fighters Etc., Inc. in the amount of $3,840 (based on 10 locations, once a month service).