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MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting – June 24, 2003
High School Auditorium
PRESENT: President, Mrs. Lori
H. Montefusco; Vice President,
Mrs. Nancy G. Gassert; Mrs. Kathleen Berezny; Mr. Timothy
Hubbard; Mrs. Mary Ellen Harkin and Mrs. Marypat Takacs.
LATE: Mr. Vincent Villella.
ALSO PRESENT: George Duffy III, Carol M. Perkins, and
Christopher Powers, Esq.
Mrs. Montefusco opened the meeting at 6:09 p.m. with the pledge
of allegiance to the flag.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin,
to recess to executive session to discuss personnel.
Yes 6 No 0
Motion Carried.
The Board of Education recessed to executive session at 6:10
p.m.
Mr. Villella arrived at 6:15 p.m.
A motion was made by Mrs. Berezny, seconded by Mrs. Takacs,
to return to open session.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
The Board of Education returned to open session at 7:32 p.m.
A brief recess followed.
The meeting resumed at 7:38 p.m.
There were 50 other people in attendance.
ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Barbara O’Kula.
Pledge of Allegiance
Recess to
Executive Session
Return to
Open Session
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Board of Education
June 24, 2003
Page 2
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin,
to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
Regular Meeting – May 27, 2003
Budget Vote and Election of Board Members – June 3,
2003
Regular Meeting – June 10, 2003
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Harkin, seconded by Mrs. Gassert,
to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of April
2003 and the following Schedule of Bills for the month of
April 2003
Fund
Check Numbers
Amount
Trust & Agency
5498-5571
$2,323,887.54
General Fund
6264-6498
1,216,356.76
Cafeteria
6990-7024
155,332.76
Capital Expansion 2123-2125
109,661.92
Federal Funds
6711-6737
99,071.92
Extraclassroom
3571-3586
11,358.34
Capital Fund
None
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
Christopher K. Pendergast was pleased to inform the community
that Riverhead High School raised an unprecedented $5,000
for Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) research in his annual
fundraising wheelchair Ride for Life from Montauk to Manhattan.
He recognized the High School principal, RCFA, staff and students
for their efforts and thanked all for their outpouring of
compassion and generosity.
High School sophomore, Ellen Dougherty, was presented with
plaques by the Director of Athletics and coaches, to honor
her achievement as the first female New York State Champion
in the 800-meter run in the history of the school district
and has attained All American status for her athletic abilities.
Approval of Minutes
-Approved
Treasurer’s Report &
Schedule of Bills
-April 2003
-Approved
Riverhead High School
Participation for
“Ride for Life”
-Christopher K. Pendergast
Special Athletic
Presentation
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Board of Education
June 24, 2003
Page 3
Board President, Mrs. Montefusco, took a special opportunity
to thank Vinny Villella for his commitment as a Board member
for the past three years. This being his last Board
meeting, Louise Wilkinson, President of the PTO Council, also
honored him for his years of service to the students and expressed
heartfelt appreciation.
The Superintendent made the following announcements:
°the Relay for Life community event raised
in excess of $136,000
for cancer research
°commencement ceremony for the Class of 2003 will take
place
on Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m. on the football
field
°the annual Golf Outing fundraiser for athletics will
be held on
July 17th at Cherry Creek Golf Course
°the State Education Department has dismissed the Math
A
Regents test results. Juniors and Seniors who
failed the exam
may use passing grades in the course in lieu of the
Regents test
scores to meet graduation requirements. Administering
of the
exam in August has been suspended and will be given
in January
2004.
Community comments included:
°appreciation to Vinny Villella for his dedication to
the students
and community
°compliments to Mrs. Montefusco as Board president for
opening
up dialogue with the community and, for this, that
she remain in
that same capacity when voting takes place at the Reorganization
Meeting on July 1st
°conflictive scheduling of the Reorganization Meeting
with that of
the Riverhead Town Board meeting
°inquiry on grant for School Resource Officers
Mr. Duffy stated that a presentation to the public will be
made prior to any decision by the Board of Education regarding
School Resource Officers within our schools.
Special Board
Presentation
Opportunity for
Superintendent
Community
Comments
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A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Harkin,
to include the following amendments to the agenda:
RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Professional Personnel recommendations be
approved per Supplemental File Personnel Report and are subject
to Board Policy #9310:
Add:
Appointment
Claire Yannacone – Science Teacher, Middle School, effective
9/17/02-9/16/05.
Change in Date:
Resignation
Marie Sanfrantello 0 Music Teacher, Pulaski Street, effective
8/2/03.
RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Civil Service Personnel recommendations be
approved per Supplemental File Personnel Report and are subject
to Board Policy #9310:
Add:
Appointments to Summer Special Education Program
Deborah Gagnon – Special Education Aide, effective 7/1/03-
8/8/03.
Justine Trent – Special Education Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion to Amend Agenda Carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Villella, seconded by Mrs. Gassert,
to approve the following resolution:
Amendments to Agenda
-Approved
Committee on
Special Education
-Approved
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June 24, 2003
Page 5
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
04/03/03
202354, 202746, 203096, 203318,
206516, 203632, 204404, 205001,
205314, 206660, 206675, 206757
04/07/03
203009, 203014, 203175, 203232,
204094, 204308, 205330
04/08/03
202111, 202189, 203136, 204010,
205101, 205198, 205348, 205646,
205413*, 206105*, 207274*, 207645*,
208106*, 208633*, 209014*, 209090*,
209765*, 211015*, 212110*, 213078*
04/09/03
201398*, 202508*, 202744*, 205002*,
205683*,
206060*, 207008*, 208008*,
208615*, 209018*, 214014*, 203156,
203344, 204201, 204319, 204447,
205139, 205618
04/10/03
208000*, 209080*, 211070*, 213000*,
213041*, 213536*, 214020*, 215111*,
215195*, 200257, 200541, 200577,
201555,
201317, 202359, 202743,
203102, 204058, 205138, 205634
04/14/03
203293*, 203328*, 205038*, 206055*,
209117*, 210008*, 210711*, 211563,
213215*,
215162*, 214215
04/15/03
202256*, 204476*, 205073*, 205543*,
206110*, 206633*, 208018*, 209774*
04/16/03
200285*, 202492*, 203350*, 204067*,
204248*, 204382*, 205185*, 205338*,
206276*, 207010*
05/27/03
207735
05/29/03
208000*
06/06/03
208000*
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C.P.S.E. MEETING STUDENT NUMBERS
05/07/03
217186, 216154, 217180, 216164, 216149,
216150, 217234, 216178, 217220, 217198,
216187
*High Cost Student
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Takacs, seconded by Mr. Hubbard,
to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central
School District awards the insurance contract to NYSIR (New
York School Insurance Reciprocal) for the 2003-04 school year.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Villella,
to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central
School District declares as surplus certain outdated materials
from the High School Social Studies Department as documented
in the corresponding request contained in the Supplemental
File and authorizes the appropriate disposal of such.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mrs. Berezny,
to approve the following resolution:
Approval of NYSIR
-Approved
Surplus Equipment
-Approved
Universal Pre-K
-Approved
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Riverhead Central
School District approves the continuation of the Universal
Pre-kindergarten Program for the 2003/04 school year.
This approval is only with funding authorization from the
New York State budget. This program is not part of the
Riverhead Central School District budget.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Takacs, 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 the Inventories/Capitalization
Board Policy #6640.
Yes 7 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 will hold the annual school board Reorganization
Meeting on July 1, 2003.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Villella, seconded by Mrs. Gassert,
to approve the following resolution as amended:
RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Professional Personnel recommendations be
approved per Supplemental File Personnel Report and are subject
to Board Policy #9310:
First Reading of
Board Policy
-Inventories/Capitalization
-Approved
Reorganization Meeting
-July 1, 2003
-Approved
Professional
Personnel
Recommendations
-Approved as Amended
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Summer Special Education 2003 Program Appointments
Carole Kirchhoff – Administrator, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Melissa Ries – Classroom Teacher, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Salvatore Loverde – Classroom Teacher, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Kimberly Benkert – Classroom Teacher, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Donna Gilroy – Classroom Teacher, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
William Quintana – Classroom Teacher, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Timothy Page – Classroom Teacher, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Lisa D’Andrea – Speech Therapist, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Tammy Basile – Speech Therapist, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Patricia Cajigas – Physical Therapist, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Appointments
Jamaal Boyce – Social Studies Teacher, High School,
effective
9/1/03-8/31/06.
Kathleen Devlin – Elementary Teacher, effective 7/1/03-6/30/04.
Heather Swinick – To: Elementary Education, effective
7/1/03-
6/30/04.
Christina Warnken – Substitute Teacher, effective 6/25/03.
Claire Yannacone – Science Teacher, Middle School, effective
9/17/02-9/16/05.
Recall from Excess List
Deborah Hermann – Reading Teacher, Roanoke Avenue, effective
7/1/03.
Kathleen Horn – Elementary Teacher, effective 7/1/03-6/30/06.
Lorraine Carey – To: Elementary Education, effective
7/1/03-
6/30/04.
Jennifer Simoes – Elementary Teacher, effective 7/1/03.
Allen Taylor – Social Worker, Middle School, effective
7/1/03-
6/30/06.
Change in Status
Carol Macquarrie – To: Probationary Appointment, Spanish
Teacher, Middle School, effective 9/1/02-8/31/05.
Crystal McMillan – To: Probationary Appointment, Music
Teacher,
effective 9/1/01-8/31/04.
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Request for Child Care Leave of Absence
Jacqueline Acritelli-Hunt – Speech-Language Therapist,
Phillips
Avenue, effective 9/1/03-9/12/03.
Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence
Sherryl Jackson-Bruyn – Speech-Language Pathologist,
Phillips
Avenue, effective 9/1/03-6/30/04.
Rescinding Retirement
Robert Jester – Science Teacher, High School, effective
6/18/03.
Resignations
Genna Groeber – Spanish Teacher, High School, effective
8/5/03.
Marie Sanfrantello – Music Teacher, Pulaski Street,
effective
8/2/03.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Villella,
to approve the following resolution as amended:
RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Civil Service Personnel recommendations be
approved per Supplemental File Personnel Report and are subject
to Board Policy #9310:
Summer Special Education 2003 Program Appointments
Jeannie Demarest – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Maria Harris – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Victoria McDonald – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Lynn Benitez – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Donna Elmore – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Cheryl Trent – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Rebekah Dillahunt – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Kim Allen – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Linda Sadowski – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Deborah Gagnon – Special Education Aide, effective 7/1/03-
8/8/03.
Civil Service
Personnel
Recommendations
-Approved as Amended
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Justine Trent – Special Education Aide, effective 7/1/03-8/8/03.
Appointments
Brian Drees – Substitute Custodial Worker I, effective
6/25/03.
Gary Stoner – Substitute Custodial Worker I, effective
6/25/03.
Earl Wright – Substitute School Bus Driver, effective
6/25/03.
Change in Status
Barbara Quick – To: Assistant School Transportation
Supervisor,
effective 8/1/03.
Joy Regula – To: Part time Clerk Typist, effective 7/1/03.
Request for Unpaid Maternity/Child Care Leave of Absence
Tameka Murray – School Monitor, effective 5/10/03-9/3/03.
Request for Medical Leave of Absence
George Aleksandrowicz – Maintenance Mechanic III, effective
6/16/03-7/16/03.
Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence
Irene Luetje – School Teacher Aide, effective 7/1/03-6/30/04.
Jutta Mariotti – Special Education Aide, effective 7/1/03-6/30/04.
Resignations
Antonella Caputo – Special Education Aide, effective
6/27/03.
Erin Foley – School Teacher Aide, effective 6/27/03.
Cheryl Hughes – Assistant School Transportation Supervisor,
effective 7/31/03.
Marion Koonce – School Teacher Aide, effective 6/27/03.
Julia McElroy – Sign Language Interpreter, effective
6/27/03.
Sherrie Orestis – Special Education Aide, effective
6/27/03.
Joy Regula – School Teacher Aide, effective 6/27/03.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gassert, seconded by Mr. Villella,
to adjourn the meeting.
Adjournment
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Yes 7 No 0
Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J. O’Kula
District Clerk |
