North Shore Schools

Board of Education

Minutes

September 7, 2006

 

            The meeting was called to order by President Beyer at 7:00 pm in the High School Alumni Room.  Present were Trustees Genovesi, Glassman, Murphy, Pombar, Vollmer and Webb.  Also present were Dr. Melnick, Mr. Chlebicki and Ms. Buatsi.

 

Executive Session

At 7:00 pm, on motion of Trustee Beyer seconded by Trustee Webb and all in favor, the Board went into Executive Session in the high school faculty room to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person.

 

At 8:00 pm, on motion of Trustee Genovesi seconded by Trustee Vollmer, and all in favor, the Board moved to come out of Executive Session and resumed the meeting at 8:00 pm in the alumni room.  There were approximately 25 people in the audience.

 

             Pledge of Allegiance

President Beyer led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Approval of Minutes

            On motion by Trustee Murphy and seconded by Trustee Pombar and all in favor, the minutes of July 6, 2006 were approved.

 

Report of the SGO Representative

            Alex Romano, Student Government Representative, gave a brief report on the opening of school as well as events and activities scheduled for the high school.

 

Comments from the Public

            There were no comments from the public.

 

 

Report of the Superintendent

            Dr. Melnick reported on the increased enrollment throughout the district and publicly acknowledged and commended Assistant Superintendent Robert Chlebicki for his work on the high school master schedule.

 

Regular Business

 

Appeal of Parents

            Dr. Melnick explained that the Board of Education had received a letter from the parents of a ninth grader seeking exemption from physical education class due to outside training that the child is receiving.  Dr. Melnick explained that there are no exemption options open to ninth grade students and although there are some options available for students in grades 10-12, the district would need to establish guidelines for students to qualify for such an exemption.  He recommended that the Board establish a committee to research and formulate such a program to include at least one Board member, the Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education and two Physical Education Teachers. The Board expressed their frustration at not being able to help this student.  Trustees Murphy, Pombar and Glassman as well as Assistant Superintendent Robert Chlebicki, volunteered to serve on the committee.

 

Excel Aid

            Assistant Superintendent for Business, Olivia Buatsi, updated the Board on a portion of State Aid that the District is expecting to receive.  The State has added guidelines which makes this aide unavailable to many districts.  She explained that North Shore will qualify for the aid from the general budget portion of the cost of the new high school roof and she has already applied for reimbursement.  However, the amount was included in the revenue portion of the 2006-07 budget, and there is a possibility that the aid will not be received until the 2007-08 budget.

 

                 The Board decided to move the action items up to this part of the meeting.

 

                 On motion of Trustee Pombar and seconded by Trustee Webb and all in favor,

it was:

 

Resignation - Certified

Resolved: To accept the resignation of Ana Aguiar-Mady Foreign Language, effective July 1, 2006

 

Resolved: To accept the resignation of Julianne Riebling, Special Education, effective July 1, 2006

                           

Resignation for Retirement Purposes - Certified

Resolved:   To accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Cathy Sanford, Physical Education, effective August 11, 2006 

 

Resignation for Retirement Purposes - Non Certified

Resolved:   To accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Alexander Szymanski, Head Custodian, Glen Head, effective August 30, 2006

                           

Leave of Absence for Child Rearing Purposes - Certified

Resolved:  To approve a leave of absence for child rearing purposes for Christine DeAlbuquerque, Elementary, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved:  To approve a part-time leave of absence (.5) for Robert LaBlanc, English,

effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 

 

Resolved:  To approve a leave of absence for child rearing purposes for Elanit Rabbani,

Special Education, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved:  To approve a leave of absence for child rearing purposes for Mia Ramirez, Elementary, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Part-time Leave of Absence - Certified

Resolved:  To approve a part-time (.5) leave of absence for Caitlin Kirmser, English, to assume the duties of dean of students, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

                                                     

Change of Status - Certified

Resolved:  To approve a change of status for Kelly Ater, Elementary, from leave

 replacement to probationary appointment on Step 3 of the MA schedule, effective

September 1, 2006 through February 1, 2008  replacing Candace Brodie (reassigned to

the high school)

 

 

Resolved:  To approve a change of status for Jessica Berner, Elementary, from regular

substitute (leave replacement) to probationary appointment on Step 5 of the MA

schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2007, replacing Jaime

Meehan (terminated)

 

Resolved:  To approve a change of status for George Gyarmathy, Guidance, from Step 4 of the MA salary schedule to Step 5 of the MA salary schedule,  effective July 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve a change of status for Mary Alice Kelly, Science, from a full year

leave of absence (for child rearing purposes) to a part-time (.8) leave of absence to

assist with departmental responsibilities during the period without a Science Director

 

Resolved:  To approve a change of status for Maria Perdios, Elementary, from a conditional appointment to a probationary appointment, fingerprint clearance received

 

Appointments - Administration

Resolved:  To approve the probationary appointment of Bridget Hicks, Elementary Assistant Principal, effective August 3, 2006

 

Appointments - Certified

Resolved:   To approve a Regular Substitute (Leave Replacement) appointment for Cathy Adames, Special Education, on Step 1 of the BA+30 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007,replacing Elanit Rabbani (child rearing leave)

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Emmanuel Blanchard, Social Studies, on Step 3 of the MA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Katherine Jollon (retired)

 

Resolved:   To approve a regular substitute (leave replacement) appointment for Christian Brodersen, Elementary, on Step 4 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30 2007, replacing Lori Weingust (child rearing leave)

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Andrea Campbell, Health, on Step 1 of the BA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, new position

 

Resolved:   To approve a regular substitute (leave replacement) for Daniel Chemnitz, Elementary, on Step 3 of the BA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, replacing Elizabeth O'Neil (leave of absence)

 

Resolved:   To approve a regular substitute (leave replacement) appointment for Tracy Chiarello, Elementary, on Step 2 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, replacing Kristen Pierson (child rearing leave)             

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Amy Doucette, Family & Consumer Science, on Step 3 of the MA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing position vacated by Kathleen Salierno

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Andrea Ebert, Special Education, on Step 1 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Bette Blankfein (retired)

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Wendy Fein, Elementary (REACH), on Step 8 of the MA+45 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, new position

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Melanie Fishman, Music, on Step 2 of the BA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Stephanie Haas (resigned)

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Maria Giordano, Special

Education, on Step 4 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through

 September 1, 2009 (anticipated tenure date), new position

 

Resolved:   To approve a regular substitute (leave replacement) appointment for Danielle Girardi, Elementary, on Step 2 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through January 30, 2007, replacing Robyn Geigle (child rearing leave)

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Jaclyn Grillo, Physical Education, on Step 1 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Mary Jane Cheshire (retired)

 

Resolved:  To approve a probationary appointment for Debra Henneberger, Reading, on Step 7 of the MA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Diane Krupin, Elementary (REACH), on Step 1 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, new position

 

Resolved:   To approve a regular substitute appointment for Therese L'Abbate, Elementary, on Step 1 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 19, 2006 through October 18, 2006, replacing Audra Macantonio (FMLA)

 

Resolved:  To approve a probationary appointment for Kristie Lieberman, English, on

Step 11 of the MA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through

September 1, 2008, new position

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for James Magliano, Elementary, on Step 6 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2008, replacing Linda Klion (reassigned)

 

Resolved:   To approve a regular substitute (leave replacement) appointment of Jaime Mica, Elementary, on Step 1 of the BA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through October 1, 2006, replacing Maureen Priolo (FMLA)

 

Resolved:   To approve the regular substitute (leave replacement) appointment of Yong Moon, Math, on Step 6 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, replacing Jennifer Imperiale (leave of absence to assume position of full time dean)

 

Resolved:   To approve a part-time (.5) and a regular substitute (.5 leave replacement) appointment for Ryan O'Hara, English, on Step 3 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, replacing Caitlin Kirsmer (.5 leave of absence)

 

Resolved:   To approve a regular substitute (leave replacement) appointment for Renee Petillo, Elementary, on Step 3 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, replacing Christine DeAlbuquerque (child rearing leave)

 

Resolved:   To approve a probationary appointment for Lori Reichel, Health, on Step 13 of the MA+30 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2008, new position

 

Conditional Appointments - Certified

Resolved:  To approve a conditional probationary appointment for Daniel Adams, Special Education, on Step 1 of the BA salary schedule effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Julianne Riebling (resigned) pending receipt of certification

 

Resolved:  To approve a conditional probationary appointment for Laurie Brown, Family & Consumer Sciences, on Step 1 of the BA+30 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Rosemarie Messina (resigned), pending receipt of certification

 

Resolved:  To approve a conditional regular substitute (leave replacement) appointment for Diane Bruschini, Elementary, on Step 2 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, replacing Mia Ramirez (child rearing leave), pending receipt of certification and fingerprint clearance

 

Resolved:  To approve a conditional probationary appointment for Michelle Cochran, Physical Education, on Step 3 of the BA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Cathy Sanford (retired), pending receipt of certification

                                   

Resolved:   To approve a conditional probationary appointment for Jennifer Davis, Elementary, on Step 10 of the MA salary schedule,effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, pending receipt of certification and fingerprint clearance, new position

 

Resolved:   To approve a conditional probationary appointment for Michelle Lever, Special Education, on Step 1 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, new position, pending receipt of certification and fingerprint clearance

 

Resolved:   To approve a conditional probationary appointment for Lenie Brooke Satin, Special Education, on Step 2 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Melissa Stratigos (resigned), pending receipt of certification

 

Resolved:   To approve a conditional probationary appointment for Madel Soriano, Spanish, on Step 1 of the BA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Ana Aguiar-Mady (resigned) pending receipt of certification

 

Resolved:  To approve a conditional probationary appointment for Julie Uanino, Elementary, on Step 1 of the BA +15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009, replacing Brennan Bierwiler (resigned) pending receipt of certification

 

Part-time Appointments- Certified

Resolved:  To approve a part-time appointment (.8) for Kathleen Capogrosso, Music, on Step 1 of the BA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved:  To approve a part-time appointment (.6) for Patrick Falco, Music, on Step 2 of the BA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved:  To approve the appointment of William Fish, Music, on Step 17 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved:  To approve a part-time appointment (.4) for Jodie Larson, Music, on Step 1of

the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved:    To approve a part-time appointment (.6) for Gary Meierdiercks, Physical Education, on Step 10 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved:  To approve a part-time appointment (.4) for Melissa Vassallo, Art, on Step 2

of the BA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Increments for Advanced Study

Resolved: v To approve an increment for advanced study for Erin Baulch, Elementary, from Step 11 of the MA+15 salary schedule,  to Step 11 of the MA+30 salary schedule,  effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Michelle Berger, Elementary,  from Step 22 of the MA+45 salary schedule, to Step 22 of the MA+60 salary schedule, effective  September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Jeffrey Butt, Physical Education From Step 13 of the MA salary schedule, to Step 13 of the MA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Michelle Capobianco, Elementary, from Step 3 of the MA salary schedule, to Step 3 of the MA+30 salary

schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Eileen Clarke-Brady, Reading, from Step 7 of the MA salary schedule,  to Step 7 of the MA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Michela DiBella, Elementary, from Step 6 of the MA salary schedule, to Step 6 of the MA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Sandra DiRe, Elementary, from Step 9 of the MA+45 salary schedule, to Step 9 of the MA+60 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Arlene Fern, Special Education, from Step 8 of the MA+15 salary schedule, to Step 8 of the MA+45 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Kerri Giorgianni, Elementary, from Step 6 of the MA+30 salary schedule, to Step 6 of the MA+45 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006     

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Elizabeth Goodstone, Elementary, from Step 12 of the MA+30 salary schedule, to Step 12 of the MA+45 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Kelly Gorman, Elementary, from Step 5 of the MA salary schedule, to Step 5 of the MA+15 salary schedule,  effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Mojdeh Hassani, Special Education, from Step 14 of the MA+45 salary schedule, to Step 14 of the MA+60 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Jean Hodermarsky, Physical Education, from Step 10 MA+15 salary schedule, to Step 10 of the MA+30 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for John Jackson, Guidance, from Step 7 of the MA+30 salary schedule, to Step 7 of the MA+45 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study  for Eric Lepetit, Foreign Language, from Step 8 of the MA+30 salary schedule, to Step 8 of the MA+45 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Melanie Lisberg, Social Studies, from Step 6 of the BA+60 salary schedule, to Step 6 of the MA salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Nancy Long, Elementary, From Step 26 of the MA+45 salary schedule, to Step 26 of the MA+60 salary schedule,  effective 9.1.2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Allison Loring, Elementary, from Step 9 of the MA+30 salary schedule, to Step 9 of the MA+45 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Sandra Maciel , Special Education(Speech) From Step 7 of the MA+30 salary schedule, to Step 7 of the MA+60 salary schedule, salary $80,614, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Kathryn McNally, Guidance, from Step 17 of the MA+45 salary schedule, salary $105,390 to Step 17 of the MA+60 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Jennifer Oleksiak, Elementary, from Step 3 of the MA salary schedule, to Step 3 of the MA+30 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Evelyn Pommateau, Foreign Language, from Step 6 of the MA+15 salary schedule, to Step 6 of the MA+45 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Brian Rodahan, Social

Studies, from Step 3 of the BA+15 salary schedule, to Step 3 of the MA

salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Maria   Saccardi, Elementary,

from, Step 7 of the MA salary schedule, salary $72,207 to Step 7 of the MA+15 salary

schedule, salary $74,310, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Marnie Schleifman, Elementary, from Step 6 of the MA salary schedule, to Step 6 of the MA+30 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Claire Scordo, English, from Step 6 of the MA+45 salary schedule, to Step 6 of the MA+60 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Carol Speranza, Special Education, from Step 5 of the MA salary schedule, to Step 5 of the MA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Josh Timlin, Earth Science, from Step 3 of the MA salary schedule, to Step 3 of the MA+15 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Christine VanVorst, Occupational Therapist, from Step 8 of the MA+15 salary schedule,  to Step 8 of the MA+30 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Lynn Volp, Social Studies,  from Step 16 of the MA+30 salary schedule, to Step 16 of the MA+45 salary schedule,  effective September 1, 2006

 

Resolved:  To approve an increment for advanced study for Colette Weinberg, Elementary, from Step 10 of the MA+15 salary schedule, to Step 10 of the MA+30 salary schedule, effective September 1, 2006

 

Approval of Teacher Overages - Certified

Resolved: To approve teacher overages for the 2006-07 school year as per the following:

                                    Louise Arneson           .05       Writing Lab     

                                    Andrew Cross             .04       Social Studies

                                    Nancy Cunningham    .2         Science

                                    Frank Galati                 .07       Science

                                    Rich Galati                  .2         Science

                                    Paul Girolamo             .2         Special Ed

                                    Lydia Horowitz            .2         Science

                                    Jennifer Imperiale        .2         Dean of Students

                                    Caitlin Kirmser                        .2         Dean of Students

                                    Linda Lohrius              .04       English

                                    Ken Mady                    .2         Earth Science

                                    Greg Perles                 .04       Social Studies

                                    Brian Rodahan            .2         Social Studies (2^nd Semester)

                                    Ron Schwartz             .1         Science

                                            

                                                     

Approval of Stipends

Resolved:   To approve a stipend for Tony DeKams, Grade 6 Team Leader, for the

2006-07 school year

 

Resolved:   To approve a stipend for Robert Hert, Grade 6 Team Leader, for the 2006-07 school year

                

Resolved:   To approve a stipend for Rosea Filone, Grade 7 Team Leader, for the

2006-07 school year

 

Resolved:   To approve a stipend for Claire Scordo, Grade 7 Team Leader, for the

2006-07 school year

 

Resolved:   To approve a stipend for Thomas Curtin, Grade 8 Team Leader, for the 2006-07 school year

 

Resolved:   To approve a stipend for David Keenan, Grade 8 Team Leader, for the

2006-07 school year

 

Resolved:   To approve a stipend for Steven Menchel, Grade 8 Team Leader, for the 2006-07 school year

 

Resolved:  To approve a stipend for Toni MacDonald, for collecting and formulating Post Graduation Data State Reports for the 2006-07 school year

 

Resolved: To approve a stipend for Sue Ring, Web Master, for the 2006-07 school year

 

Appointment- Nurses

Resolved:  To approve the appointment of Jean Buckel-Betzios, school nurse on Step 4 of the nurses schedule, September 1, 2006 through September 1, 2009

 

Resolved:  To approve the appointment of Diane Capobianco to a .6 nurse position on Step 2 of the nurses schedule at an annual salary of $25,681, (.6 of $42,801) effective, September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved:  To appoint Sharon Schmiemann to a .6 nurse position on Step 2 of the nurse's schedule, effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007   

 

Appointment - Non Certified

Resolved:   To approve the appointment of Jean McNamara, Senior Account Clerk,

Middle School, on Step 12 of the Senior Account Clerk schedule, effective

August 21, 2006

 

Resolved: To approve the appointment of Sony Pierre, Cleaner, Glenwood Landing, on

Step 3 of the Cleaner/Attendant schedule, effective September 5, 2006

 

Resolved:   To approve the appointment of Lorraine Sorce, Sr. Clerk Typist, Sea Cliff, on Step 13 of the Senior Clerk Typist schedule, effective August 21, 2006

 

Resolved:   To approve the appointment of Carlos Burga, Part-time cleaner, Glen Head School, pending fingerprint clearance and a physical, effective September 6, 2006

 

Resolved:   To approve the appointment of Edward Lupo, Part-time Cleaner, Sea Cliff School, pending a physical, effective September 6, 2006

 

Resolved:   To approve the appointment of Rosa Condello, Bus Driver, effective September 6, 2006

 

Resolved:   To approve the appointment of Virginia Witkowsky, Bus Driver, effective September 6, 2006

 

Resolved:   To approve the appointment of Joseph Zangari, Bus Driver, effective September 6, 2006

 

Approval of Teacher Aides & Monitors

Resolved:   To approve the following teacher aides and monitors for the 2006-07 school

year:

                          Malena Ballon             Teacher Aide     Sandra Livoti                  Monitor

                           Linda Basile                Monitor             Ann Marie Madigan        Teacher Aide

                          Noreen Boz                 Teacher Aide     Deirdre McLaughlin        Teacher Aide

                          Laura Caldari               Teacher Aide

                          Anthony Cassano        Recreational      Sheryl McNamara          Teacher Aide

                                                              Specialist        Michelle Mora                Teacher Aide

                          Miguel Ortiz Fontanez  Teacher Aide     Betty Morales                Monitor

                          Brenda Gamillion         Security Aide     Charlee Peters               Teacher Aide

                          Margaret Garofalo        Teacher Aide     Alicia Post                    Teacher Aide

                          Leigh Ann Hubbard      Teacher Aide     Michelle Post                Teacher Aide

                          Stacey Lacomba         Teacher Aide     Ilyssa Rosenblum          Teacher

                          Jaime Langone            Teacher Aide     Marianne Trubish           Security Aide                

Approval of Additions to the Per Diem Substitute List

Resolved:        To approve the addition of the following substitutes to the Per Diem Sub

List:                

Sean Austin                  Physical Ed                   Linda Stawinski             Teacher Aide/Monitor

Iris Borges                     Food Service                 Joseph Sutch                Monitor

Jennifer Cottone             Elementary                    Loren Waage                 Secondary                    

Geraldine Greaney         Teacher Aide/Monitor

Maria Gregorio               Teacher Aide/Clerical                

Dorine Hetzel                 Elementary

Coleen Kottenbach         Nurse

Lynn Kuzyk                   Teacher Aide/Clerical

Margaret Luth                Registered Nurse

Leslie Mocerino             Elementary

Katherine Nicolopoulos   Elementary                                           

Susan Pascale              Clerical

Michelle Patane             Elementary

Catherine Patrichuk        Teacher Aide

Jillian Regolini                Teacher Aide

 

Approval of Extra-Curricular Activities Clubs and Sponsors/Coaches

Resolved:  To approve the addition of a Drum Line as an Extra Curricular Club

 

Resolved: To approve the following extra-curricular activities sponsors/coaches for the

2006-07 school year

                               High School

Class Advisor

Freshman Class         Chris Halloran

 

            Drum Line                   David Soto*

            *changed from Eric Mordhorst

 

            Art Club                       Eileen Walk                            

            Photo Club                  Lynn Johnson                         

                                               

Middle School

            Art Club                       Sara Black                             

 

                                                Elementary

            Art Club                       Joanne Gray                           

 

Coaches

            Men's Soccer

            Varsity                         Bernard Hintz             

 

Women's Soccer

            Junior Varsity              Jaclyn Grillo*                          

*previously appointed Lauren Georges     

           

           

Cheerleading

Varsity                         Maddalena LoPiccoloa           

 

Middle School

Field Hockey (7)          Tammy Lerch                       

Field Hockey(3^rd team)John Pace                               

Football                       Joseph Mascaretti                  

 

Summer Evening        Craig DeNicola                       

Recreation                  Keith Freund                          

                      

Supervision

                       

                        Agovino, Daniel                          Jackson, John

                        Armen, Mary                              Kamen, Ian

                        Butt, Jeffrey                               Kline, Brian

                        Campbell, Andrea                      Kozlowski, Aaron

                        Cardona, Jethro                         Kraft, Kenneth

                        Cavallaro, Michael                      Larkin, Nicole

                        Chaputian, Raymond Lerch, Tammy

                        Cochrane, Michele                     Levy, Neal

                        Commander, Joanna                  LoPiccolo, Maddalena

                        Como, Philip                              Mauro, Frank

                        Corona, Edward             McEvoy, Dennis

                        Cowley, Gary                             McKee, Robert

                        Craner, Gary                              Meierdiercks, Gary

                        Dell'Aquila, Barney                     Melillo, Joseph

                        DeNicola, Craig                          Melillo, William

                        Dowling, David                           Mercier, Kevin

                        Emmert, Michael                       Mora, Brian

                        Freund, Keith                             Moran, Christopher

                        Gallina, Joseph                          Moritz, Kellie

                        Garofalo, Margaret                     O'Brien, Michele

                        Gatti, Dominic                           Oleksiak, Jennifer

                        Gillespie, Matthew                     Osman, Felix

                        Gillespie, Michael                      Pace, John

                        Girolamo, Paul                           Perles, Gregory

                        Granier, Thomas                        Reichel, Lori

                        Grillo, Jaclyn                             Richter, Andrew

                        Gulde, Dolores                           Rossi, Frank

                        Henderson, Gillian                      Royle, Dan

                        Hickey, Christine                       Sanford, Cathy

                        Hodermarsky, Jean                    Schultz, Clifton

                        Iacovelli, Tracy                           Wass, Peter

                                                                        Wilgoos, Robert

 

                                INTRAMURALS

 

Glen Head                                                      Glenwood Landing

Thomas Granieri         Step 1                          Lois Jacobs                 Step 2

Kellie Moritz                 Step 2                          Aaron Kozlowski         Step 1

Michele Cochran         Step 2                          Gatti, Dominic             Step 2

 

Sea Cliff                                                         Middle School

Craig DeNicola            Step 2                          Jeffrey Butt                  Step 2 

Eileen O'Connor         Step 2                          Jaclyn Grillo                 Step 1 

                                                                                                Jean Hodermarsky      Step 2 

                                                                                                Andrew Richter           Step 2

 

                                    High School

                        Andrea Campbell        Step 1

                        Tracy Iacovelli             Step 2

                        Neal Levy                    Step 2

                        Gary Meierdiercks       Step 2

                                                            Kevin Mercier              Step 2

                                                            Lori Reichel                 Step 1

                                                            Michele Cochran         Step 2

 

Approval of Fall Community Education Instructors

Resolved:  To approve the following list of fall community education Instructors:

             Stephen Goldstein                  Charles Van Horn

             Jerome Vivona                        Lucy Van Horn

             Jennifer Miller                          Susan Gill

             Annette Spronz                       John Carbonara

             Patricia Mitchell                       Rita Anzelone

             Jane Irvine                               Eileen Cowley

             Scott Cairns                            Thomas Brady

             Bruce Fichtman                      Richard Bartlett

             Mayer Weisen                         Laura Orticelle

             John Manzone             Tami Barbour

             Charles Brody                         Maria Whisenand

             Dennis Kelly                            Janice Nunziata

             Thomas Collins                       Jay Gurrin

             Ranni Arrondondolo                Morrie Helitzer

             Alicia Martinez

                        

Approval of Resolution for an Amendment to the Agreement with the Superintendent

Resolved, that the Board of Education herewith authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute, on behalf of the Board of Education, a certain Second Amendment to the April 8, 2003 employment agreement between the Board of Education and Dr. Edward Melnick, the Board having reviewed and approved said Second Amendment.

 

 

On motion of Trustee Webb, seconded by Trustee Genovesi with Trustees Beyer, Genovesi, Glassman, Murphy, Vollmer and Webb voting for and Trustee Pombar voting against, it was

 

Approval of Contracts and Salaries for Unaffiliated Employees

Resolved: To approve contracts for unaffiliated employees, effective July 1, 2006

 

 

 

                             Trustee Pombar stated that his no vote was not a reflection against the people listed, but his displeasure of the process.          

 

On motion of Trustee Webb and seconded by Trustee Murphy and all in favor, it was:

 

Approval of Internal Claims Auditor

Resolved:     To approve the appointment of John Vecchio, Internal Claims Auditor,

effective July 8, 2006

 

Authorization of Petty Cash Supervisors

Resolved:  To approve Jean McNamara as petty cash supervisor for the middle school petty cash account, established at the re-organizational meeting, for the 2006-07 school year

Resolved:  To approve Lorraine Sorce as petty cash supervisor for the Sea Cliff school petty cash account, established at the re-organizational meeting, for the 2006-07 school year

 

Acceptance of a Gift from the American Legion

Resolved:   To accept the gift of $200 from the American Legion Post 456 to replace damaged trees at the high school

 

Approval of Change Orders -District Wide

Resolved:  To approve Change Order #Electric-2 from LEB Electric for Mechanical/Electrical Upgrades at the High School in the amount of $6,954 (additional)

 

Resolved:  To approve Change Order #Electric-1 for LEB Electric for Mechanical/Electrical Upgrades at Glenwood Landing School in the amount of $3,035 (additional)

 

Resolved:  To approve Change Order #Electric-1 for LEB Electric for Mechanical/Electrical Upgrades at Glen Head School in the amount of $1,042 (reduction)

 

Resolved:  To approve Change Order #HVAC-1 for HVAC, Inc. for Mechanical Reconstruction at the Middle School in the amount of $23,133.60 (additional)

 

Resolved:  To Approve Change Order #HVAC-2 for HVAC, Inc. for Mechanical Reconstruction at the Middle School in the amount of $2,397.43 (additional)

 

Resolved:  To approve Change Order #HVAC-4 for HVAC, Inc. for Mechanical Reconstruction at Glen Head School in the amount of $3,969.11 (additional)

 

Approval of Change Order Electric #1 from LEB Electric for Mechanical/Electrical Upgrades at the Middle School

Resolved:  To approve Change Order #Electric #1 from LEB Electric for Mechanical/Electrical Upgrades at the Middle School in the amount of $3,879

 

Approval of Resolution to Adopt Cooperative Bid/Monroe-2 BOCES

Resolved:  To approve the attached resolution for participation in a  Cooperative Bid with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES for the purchase of various types of computers and technology commodities

 

Approval of Contract with Networked Educational Technologies

Resolved:  To approve the renewal of contracts with Networked Educational Technologies, LTD, for Server Technician Support in the amount of $116,737.90 and Junior Data Network Support in the amount of $43,922 for the 2006-07 school year

 

Approval to Dispose of Obsolete Equipment

Resolved:  To declare as obsolete and approve of the disposal of a Garland Stove/Oven located at the Middle School (Barcode #001178)

 

Approval of Health Services Contracts

Resolved:   That the Board of Education enter into a contract for Health Services with the Uniondale UFSD for 17students residing within the North Shore Schools and

attending St. Martin De Porres Maranist School, Kellenberg Memorial High School and Hebrew Academy of Nassau County for the 2006-07 school year at a cost of $496.76 per student, as provided under the Education Law of the State of New York

 

Approval of Consultant Services - TAB

Resolved: To approve Nancy Letts - HPP Group as a consultant for socratic seminar training for the 2006-07 school year

 

Resolved: To approve Fredda Klopfer as a consultant for balanced literacy

training for the 2006-07 school year

 

Resolved: To approve Lloyd Bishop as a consultant for an   annual demographic study for the 2006-07 school year

 

Resolved: To approve NYSUT as a consultant for mentor training for the 2006-07 school year

 

Adoption of the Special Education Two Year Plan

Resolved: To adopt the Two Year Special Education Plan (2006-2008)

 

Approval of Itinerant Special Education Service Providers for the 2006-07 school year

Resolved: To approve the Itinerant Special Education Service Providers for the 2006-07 school year as per attached tab

 

Approval of Stipulation of Settlements

Resolved: To approve the following two Stipulations of Settlements

                                                           

                            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 #3389

 

                            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 #353261080

 

 

 

Approval of Special Education Consultants/Service Providers - TAB

Resolved: To approve an agreement with AHRC for Home Services effective July 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007

 

Resolved: To approve an agreement with the Institute for Children with Autism (formally Autism Help Center) for consultation services and team meetings, effective July 1, 2006

through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved: To approve an agreement with Janet Jardine for Occupational Therapy Services, effective July 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007     

 

Resolved: To approve an agreement with Kids First for Resource Room, Psychological services, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy Services, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved: To approve an agreement with Ladge Speech & Hearing for Speech & Hearing Services, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved: To approve an agreement with Eric Lauritsen, ABA Consultant effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved: To approve an agreement with North Shore Long Island Jewish for Psychological and Behavioral Health Consultation and Crisis Intervention, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved: To approve a contract with Rothman Therapeutic Services for Evaluation and Therapeutic Services effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

 

Resolved:  To approve a contract with J. Reddy Consulting Services,for the preparation, submission and reconciliation of Medicaid reimbursement claims at a fee of 15% of Medicaid revenue received for the 2006-07 school year

 

Approval of Special Education Tuition Agreements

Resolved:   To approve a tuition agreement with Center for Discovery School for the 2006-07 school year in the amount of $45,999 per student per school year and $10,222 per student for the summer school program

 

Resolved:  To approve a tuition agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Assn. of Nassau County, Inc. for the 2006-07 school year in the amount of $34,846 per student per school year and $5,808 per student for thirty day summer school program

 

Approval of Special Education Services

Resolved: To approve special education services, per attached tab, with the exception of IEP's #363622692, 363622907, 363622778, 363622793, 363620485

 

On motion of Trustee Vollmer and seconded by Trustee Murphy and all in favor it was,

 

Designation of Voting Delegate for NYSSBA

Resolved:  To designate Trustee Genovesi, as the voting delegate from the North Shore Board of Education at the New York State School Boards Association Convention in October.

 

           

Comments from the Public

            Linda Galuzzo, Glen Head, thanked Dr. Melnick and Trustee Beyer for their efforts on the request for her daughter's exemption from physical education.  She asked if she could join the committee established earlier in the evening to research and formulate guidelines for students in 10^th-12^th grade.  The Board welcomed her participation on the committee.

            Debra Dumas, Sea Cliff, asked when the rewiring in the theatre would take place.  Dr. Melnick responded that the money is there, but the decision was to wait until the roof was done before beginning that work.

            Alex Romano, Glen Head, would like to bring a referendum to the voters to change the distance limits for transportation and asked what steps need to be taken.  Dr. Melnick offered to meet with him to discuss it. 

 

Community Agency Requests to Initiate Parenting Program for Parents of Kindergarten and PreSchool Children within the North Shore Schools

            Dr. Melnick introduced Myla Borucke, Executive Director from the Center for Parents and Children, and a member of the community, who is proposing to start a program for parents of kindergarten children in the North Shore Schools.  Ms. Borucke explained the programs offered at the Center and the types of programs that could be offered to the parents of North Shore families.  The Board had a lengthy discussion about the program, how it would benefit the families, and the cost of running the program.  There was consensus on the Board to send out a survey to see what percentage of parents would be interested in this type of program.

 

District Public Relations Plan 2006-07

            Shelly Newman, Director of Public Relations, gave a presentation on her Public Relations Plan for 2006-07.  She highlighted the main strategies and tactics she will be using to communicate more effectively to residents and she explained how she expects to achieve these goals.  The Board commended Ms. Newman on her presentation.

 

District Goals 2006-07

            Dr. Melnick gave an overview of the three goals identified by the Board at their July 6, 2006 meeting.  He asked to add a fourth goal to review and evaluate the Food Services, Physical Education and Health Programs and culminate in a Tri-State review during the 2007-08 school year.  He asked that the committee consist of a Board Member, Athletic Director, Parent, Faculty Member and Robert Chlebicki. 

Trustee Murphy asked that a member of the nutrition committee be added as well. 

            Trustee Glassman asked to address the problem of a lack of honors programs in lieu of AP courses.

            Trustee Beyer asked that PowerSchool be added to the Tasks.

 

Update from the Construction Steering Committee

            Trustee Webb gave an update and overview of the construction going on throughout the district.  There is a plan for the Glen Head Field drainage problem which is being reviewed by a consultant, there will be an update at the steering committee meeting of September 21^st.  The closing on the Bus Facility should be mid October, although a date has not yet been set.  The Board needs to discuss the 3 RFPS that came back on the energy performance contract.  The Board will be invited to the steering committee meeting when the presentations are made.  Olivia Buatsi found that the high school rooftop vents have been closed for years. The vents over the gym and auditorium must be fixed immediately.  Approximate 5 vents need to be fixed now, the others need to be looked at by a mechanical engineer.

 

Comments from the Public

            Elizabeth Laderer, Sea Cliff and SEPTA President explained that SEPTA is already running programs much like the ones Ms. Bourcke is suggesting.

 

            Jay Emmer, President NSSFE, asked that Dr. Melnick not give mixed messages to teachers in regard to PowerSchool and what kinds of information can be shared with parents.

 

Old Business

            Trustee Pombar reported on a meeting he attended at the Town of North Hempstead regarding the building of a 60 unit Condominium Project.  Trustee Beyer reported that she was also at the meeting and will be going to the next one scheduled for the 13^th. 

            Trustee Beyer updated the Board on the LIPA situation.  She reported that there must be a decision by the end of the month or the County has the option of putting the generators back on the tax rolls.   She also reported that the policy manuals have been received from NYSSBA and will be distributed as soon as the binders arrive.  She reminded the Board of the Board Retreat scheduled for Saturday, September 9^th at 8:00 am in Central Office. Trustee Beyer also reminded the Board that the Audit Committee must have 4 meetings and suggested they meet one hour prior to a scheduled Board meeting to hold those meetings.  She suggested the first be prior to the next Board meeting of September 21 and requested that the Internal Claims Auditor, John Vecchio, be present for that meeting.

 

New Business

            Trustee Vollmer expressed his concern in regard to the increase of dogs at the schools during dismissal time and the danger it presents.  Dr. Melnick suggested getting the PTA groups to send a letter reminding parents they should not bring their dogs to school.

            Terry Glassman commended Dr. Melnick for his handling of the appeal for physical education exemption discussed earlier in the evening.

 

Adjournment

            At 11:25 pm, on motion of Trustee Murphy and seconded by Trustee Vollmer and all in favor, the meeting was adjourned.