NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Beyer at
Executive Session
At 7:00 pm, on motion of Trustee Beyer seconded by Trustee Pombar and all in favor, the Board went into Executive
Session in the faculty lounge to discuss matters leading to the appointment,
employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal
of a particular person; collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil
Service Law (the Taylor Law).
At
Pledge of Allegiance
President Murphy led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance
Student Recognition
Dr.
Melnick and President Murphy along with Regina Newman, Curriculum Associate for
mathematics and Robert Gerver, Math Research Teacher, recognized 26 students
for their success at the Long Island Math Fair.
Approval Of Minutes
On
motion of Trustee Beyer and seconded by Trustee Brennan and all in favor the
minutes of
Approval of
Treasurer’s Report
On motion of Trustee Webb and
seconded by Trustee Beyer and all in favor the treasurer’s report of January 1,
2006 through January 31, 2006 was approved.
The Board decided to table Item I
and the Change of Status portion of Item F and to vote simultaneously on action
items F-X
On motion of Trustee Brennan and
seconded by Trustee Beyer and all in favor, it was
Personnel
Resignation
for Retirement Purposes - Certified
Resolved: To
accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Connie Golden, Elementary,
Glen Head, effective
Resignation
- Certified
Resolved: To
accept the resignation of Amy Byrnes, 6th Grade Humanities, Middle
School, effective
Resolved: To
accept the resignation of Maureen Kelly, Computers, Middle School, to assume
the position of Elementary Assistant Principal, effective September 1, 2005,
Resolved: To
accept the resignation of Maureen McMorrow, Elementary, Glen Head, effective
Resolved: To
accept the resignation of Elizabeth Phillips, Elementary, Glen Head, effective
Resignation
for Retirement Purposes– Non Certified
Resolved: To
accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Blanche (Roey) Hall,
Stenographer, Sea Cliff, effective June 30, 2006
Appointments
–Certified
Resolved: To
approve the regular substitute appointment of Kristi Keingstein, Special
Education, Sea Cliff, on Step 1 of the BA salary schedule, effective
Resolved: To
approve the probationary appointment of Anna Jo McGee, Biology, High School, on
Step 6 of the MA salary schedule, effective
Part-time
Appointment – Certified
Resolved: To
approve the part-time (.4) appointment of Melissa Frank, Psychology, High
School, on Step 2 of the MA salary schedule, effective May 23, 2006 through
June 30, 2006, replacing Robert LaBlanc (FMLA)
Appointment – Non
Certified
Resolved: To
approve a civil service appointment for Betty Morales, Teacher Aide, Sea Cliff,
effective
(reassigned as a substitute for Theresa Goetz)
Approval of
Additions to the Per Diem Substitute List
Sonia Castro-Milano Elementary
Jenna Fendt Elementary
Mary DiMaggio Art
Vincent Marsanico Elementary
Lauren Stanco Elementary
Nicole Trotta Physical
Education
Approval of Board Resolution for Opening Affidavit Ballots
Resolved: To
approve the Board Resolution for Opening the affidavit ballots
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 2019-a of the
Education Law the Board of Education hereby appoints the District Clerk,
Elizabeth Ciampi, to cast and canvass the affidavit ballots submitted in
connection with the May 16, 2006 district election concerning the budget,
proposed propositions and the Board trustee election; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Clerk shall cast
and canvass the affidavit ballots at the District Administrative Offices
located at
Approval of Contract with ASCD for
Staff Development
Resolved: To approve a contract with ASCD for Staff Development for
the 2005-06 and 2006-07 school years, at a rate of $5,000 per consultant per
day
Approval of Agreement with CentralEd
for Textbook Services for resident students attending Private and Parochial
Schools
Resolved: To approve an agreement with CentralEd for Textbooks
Services for resident students attending Private and Parochial Schools
Approval of Budget Transfers
Resolved: To approve the budget transfers dated
Acceptance of Donation from the
Glenwood Landing SCA of $1,000 to purchase fans for classrooms in
Resolved: To accept the donation from the Glenwood Landing SCA of
$1,000 to purchase fans for classrooms in
Acceptance of Donation from the Glen
Head PTO of $725 for the purchase of a picture hanging system in the Glen Head
School Gathering Room
Resolved: To accept the donation from the Glen Head PTO of $725 for the
purchase of a picture hanging system in the Glen Head School Gathering Room
Acceptance of Donation from the Glen
Head PTO of an overhead projector, valued at $200, for the
Resolved: To accept a donation from the Glen Head PTO of an overhead
projector, valued at $200, for the
Approval of Contract for High School
Roof and Masonry Reconstruction
Resolved: To approve a contract with the low bidder, GTS Construction
Corp., for Roof Reconstruction at the High School in the amount of $2,333,000
as per the recommendation of our architects, BBS
Resolved: To approve a contract with the low bidder, Pella General
Construction Corp., for Masonry Reconstruction at the High School in the amount
of $179,000 as per the recommendation of our architects, BBS
Approval of Change Order #GC-1, from
Earth Construction Corp. for Language Lab Reconstruction at the High School
a) Resolved: To approve change order #GC-1, from Earth
Construction Corp. for Language Lab Reconstruction at the High School for a
reduction of $2,090
b) Resolved: To approve change order #GC-1, from Earth Construction
Corp. for Science Lab Reconstruction at the Middle School for an increase of
$4,700
c) Resolved: To approve change order #HVAC-4, from HVAC,
Inc. for Mechanical Reconstruction at the High School for an increase of $8,975
d) Resolved: To approve change order #HVAC-2 from HVAC,
Inc. for Mechanical Reconstruction at the
e) Resolved: To approve change order #HVAC-3 from HVAC,
Inc. for Mechanical Reconstruction at the
f) Resolved: To approve change order #HVAC-4 from HVAC,
Inc. for Mechanical Reconstruction at the Glenwood Landing Elementary School
for an increase of $19,968
Acceptance of Low Bid from Singer
Equipment Company for a Walk-In Cooler/Freezer at the
Resolved: To accept the low bid from Singer Equipment Company for a
Walk-in Cooler/Freezer at the
Acceptance of Low Bid from Cooper
Power & Lighting Corp. for the Middle School PA Replacement
Resolved: To approve the low bid from Cooper Power & Lighting
Corp. for the Middle School PA Replacement in the amount of $54,000
Approval to Dispose of Obsolete
Equipment in the Cafeterias District Wide
Resolved: To declare as obsolete and approve of the disposal of the
following cafeteria equipment:
Traulsen
Single Door Freezer
Jordon
Double Door Freezer
Glenco
Star Double Door Refrigerator
Blakslee
Mixer Machine
Approval of Health Services
Contracts
Resolved: That
the Board of Education enter into a contract for Health Services with the
Manhasset Public Schools for 22 students
residing within the North Shore Schools and attending St. Mary’s Elementary and St.
Mary’s High School for the 2005-06 school year at a cost of $619 per student,
as provided under the Education Law of the State of
Resolved: That
the Board of Education enter into a contract for Health Services with the North
Merrick UFSD for 1 student residing within the North Shore Schools and attending
Progressive School of Long Island for the 2005-06 school year at a cost of $673.20
per student, as provided under the Education Law of the State of
Resolved: That
the Board of Education enter into a contract for Health Services with the South
Huntington UFSD for 7 students residing
within the North Shore Schools and attending St. Anthony’s School and for 7
students residing within in the North Shore Schools and attending Long Island School
for the Gifted for the 2005-06 school year at a cost of $584.29 per student, as
provided under the Education Law of the State of New York
Approval of Resolution for
Settlement Agreement
Resolved: To approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the President of
the Board of
Education is authorized to enter
into an Agreement
Resolving a request for an impartial
hearing filed on
behalf of student #3636198785
Approval of Addition of a Parent
Member to the Committee on Special Education
Resolved: To approve of the addition of Robin Krasnoff as a Parent
Member to the Committee on Special Education
Approval of Tuition Contract with
Herricks Public Schools
Resolved: To approve a tuition contract with Herricks Public Schools
for the purpose of providing specialized educational services to two children
residing in the
Approval of Special Education
Consultant/Service Provider
Resolved: To approve an agreement with Teresa Busto, PhD, for
psychological/psycho-educational evaluations, effective May 1, 2006 through
Approval of Special Education
Services
Resolved: To approve special education services, IEPs with the exception of #363619885 and 363620799,
as per attached tab
Report of the SGO
Representative
Comments from the
Public
Alex Romano, SGO Representative
reported on the events and activities at the high school.
Terry Glassman, Old Brookville,
thanked the Board for their efforts in passing the budget.
Trustee Brennan suggested the SGO
participate in Riding your Bike to Work Week as an activity for next year.
Report of the
Superintendent
Dr. Melnick reported on the many
achievements throughout the district and said he would have a comprehensive
report on Student Achievement at the June 15 Board meeting
Rob Chlebicki reported to the Board
on a recent follow up visit by the Tri State Math Consortium. He said the consortium praised the district
and would like to look at
Dr. Melnick reported on the
implementation of K-12 Learning Communities, professional learning groups of
teachers. This effort should address
some of the concerns that were raised by colleagues for more time for
professional collaboration, grade level meetings and worthwhile faculty
meetings. The collaborative professional
learning communities will be organized and led by teams of faculty and
administrators. This time will give
teachers the opportunity to spend discussing key components in their discipline
and will foster a shared vision, collective learning, reduction of isolation,
increase sense of shared responsibility, increased meaning and understanding
for the content and powerful learning.
Board Policy
Regarding Measurement for Transportation Distances
Dr. Melnick
explained that after consulting with our attorney’s there is a need to clarify
the point of measurement for transportation at the middle and high school. Currently the traffic light between the two
schools is used; however, this needs to be changed as the light is not on our
property. The Board discussed options for identifying a new point of
measurement. There was consensus to use
the wording suggested by our attorney which states “The point of measurement at each school shall be determined by
measuring from the designated marker at the base of the flagpole to that point
on school property nearest the closest public road. The change will be added to the June 1 Board
agenda for action.
Wellness Policy
Dr. Melnick explained that a policy
on wellness must be adopted by the Board by
Extra Curricular
Funds – Middle School
Dr. Melnick explained there is a
surplus in the middle school extra curricular fund account caused by
fundraising for the trip to Greenkill that the Middle School 6th
grades take each year. Marc Ferris
outlined his suggestions for the use of some of these funds in a memo to Dr.
Melnick. The board discussed the
recommendations for use of the funds and decided the funds would be better used
to offset the Greenkill trip in future years.
Comments from the
Public
Terry
Glassman, Old Brookville, referred to the discussion on the wellness policy and
informed the Board that Snapple is sold at the middle school level. She suggested a no sugar drink be made
available to the students. She also
commented on the funds in the middle school account and suggested giving the
money back to the students currently at the middle school if this is where the
funds came from originally.
Miles
Sibel, Sea Cliff, congratulated the Board on the Budget and Bond passing and
for their work in educating the community.
He also commended Julia Brennan for all of her work while serving on the
Board. He then asked the Board to update
him on the Pilot agreement pending with LIPA.
He expressed his usual satisfaction with the Board’s communication of
facts to the community and his dissatisfaction in the lack of communication in
this matter.
Tom Murphy
explained that the agreement has not been signed by LIPA and, therefore, there
is nothing to report to the community.
He assured Mr. Sibel that as soon as the Board has an agreement they
will notify the community of the details.
Old Business/New
Business
Trustee
Beyer asked that the Board set up a date for the Superintendent’s evaluation
and the Board’s self evaluation.
Dr. Melnick reported that at the
next steering committee meeting on May 25 representatives from LIPA are coming
to discuss ways to help fund a project.
The Board then discussed whether it was proper for LIPA to attend a
meeting with the District prior to receiving the PILOT agreement and what the
status is on the PILOT agreement. There
was consensus that the LIPA representative would not attend the meeting. The Board also decided to send a letter to
Harvey Levinson,
Trustee Genovesi reported on the
Trustee Vollmer thanked the Board
for attending all of the coffees prior to the budget. He also mentioned that he noticed a lot of
leafleting about the budget which included inaccurate information, and feels
the Board needs to be careful not to encourage people to remove leaflets even
if it contains inaccurate information.
Adjournment
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