BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES NASSAU …

BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Thursday, August 6, 2020

ZOOM Meeting, Livestream at http://www.nassauboces.org/livestream—Please send questions or

comments to [email protected] prior to the start of the meeting.—7:00 PM

Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County Printed 8/6/2020

I. QUORUM/CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. MINUTES APPROVAL

A. Thursday, July 02, 2020

IV. MEET AND GREET

A. Introduction of Recommended Assistant Principal of Barry Tech

V. ORGANIZATION

A. Establishment of Board Meeting Schedule--Amended

It is recommended that the Board approve the amended Board Meeting Schedule for

2020/21 listed below:

All Board meetings will remain the same as approved at the July 2, 2020 Board meeting except

for:

October 8, 2020 - Regular Board meeting

October 22, 2020 - Regular/Audit Committee Meeting

B. Authorization of Petty Cash Funds

It is recommended that the revised petty cash funds included on the attached list be

authorized.

C. Adoption of Resolution Appointing Dignity for All Students Act Coordinators

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Regular Meeting Agenda August 6, 2020


It is recommended that the following resolution appointing the DASA Coordinators for

the 2020/21 school year be adopted:

WHEREAS, on September 13, 2010, the “Dignity for All Students Act” (“DASA”) was

signed into New York law, in an effort to “afford all students in public schools an environment

free of discrimination and harassment”; and

WHEREAS, the legislation amends the New York Education Law, by inter alia,

requiring the currently mandated course of instruction in grades kindergarten through twelve to

include a component to raise awareness and sensitivity to discrimination and harassment and

civility, and requires school districts and the Nassau BOCES to include DASA compliant

language into school districts’ and Nassau BOCES’ Codes of Conduct; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Regents adopted emergency Regulations, which became

effective May 22, 2012, which require, inter alia, school districts and the Nassau BOCES to

establish guidelines to implement school employee training programs which promote a positive

school environment free from discrimination and harassment and to discourage and respond to

such incidents; and

WHEREAS, the Regulations also require the appointment and dissemination of

information regarding the Dignity Act Coordinator(s); and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint Dignity Act Coordinators in compliance with the

Regulations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Nassau BOCES herewith appoints

the following individuals as Dignity Act Coordinators:

Dr. Alanna Rebaudo, School Psychologist, Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education

Center

Dr. Nancy Tuck, Social Worker, Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center

Karen Recar, Guidance Counselor, Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center

Dr. William Poll, Assistant Principal, Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center

Mr. Patrick Dunphy, Assistant Principal, GC Tech

Ms. Tamara Ehrenfeld, Social Workers, GC Tech

Ms. Melissa Stencel, Guidance Counselor, Long Island High School for the Arts

Ms. Erica Giglio, Program Coordinator, Long Island High School for the Arts

Ms. Gina DaRocha, Assistant Principal, Preschool Center at Barry Tech

Ms. Dawn Covino, School Psychologist, Carman Road School

Ms. Dawn O’Leary, School Psychologist, Career Preparatory High School

Mr. Darien Jorief, School Social Worker, Career Preparatory High School

Ms. Jaclyn Rodriguez, School Psychologist, Center for Community Adjustment

Mr. Easton Hazell, Assistant Principal, Center for Community Adjustment

Ms. Stacey St. John, School Psychologist, Children’s Readiness Center & Island Trees District-

Based Program

Ms. Meghan Oliveri, School Counselor, Children’s Readiness Center and Jerusalem Avenue

Elementary School

Dr. Alyssa Vega, School Psychologist, Iris Wolfson High School

Ms. Rosemarie Pietraniello, School Psychologist, Iris Wolfson High School

Dr. Melissa Dippolito, School Psychologist, Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School and Island

Trees District-Based Program

Ms. Tracey Love, School Psychologist, Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School and Island Trees

District-Based Program

Ms. Danielle Medina, School Social Worker, Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School and Island



Trees District-Based Program

Ms. Jeanine Morales, School Psychologist, Rosemary Kennedy School and District-Based

Programs at Island Trees and JFK MS

Mr. Anthony Esposito, School Social Worker, Rosemary Kennedy School and RKS at Willet

Avenue

Ms. Debbie Levine, School Social Worker, Seaman Neck Middle School

Dr. Melissa Buchman, School Psychologist, Seaman Neck Middle School

Ms. Alyssa Mancuso, Guidance Counselor, Robert Williams Middle School and Seaman Neck

Middle School

Ms. Rebecca Staudt, Teacher, Robert Williams Middle School

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above listed individuals are herewith appointed as the

Dignity Act Coordinators for the Nassau BOCES effective immediately.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A. CONSENT AGENDA - FACILITIES

1. Adoption of Resolution

The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION TO DECLARE EMERGENCY AT THE

ROSEMARY KENNEDY CENTER

TO REPAIR AND RESTORE SPACE DAMAGED BY WATER INFILTRATION (CAUSE

UNDER INVESTIGATION) AND TO REPLACE THE AUDIOLOGY BOOTH THAT WAS

DESTROYED IN THIS EVENT

WHEREAS, in the case of a public emergency arising out of an accident or other unforeseen

occurrence or condition whereby circumstances affecting public buildings, public property, the

life, health, safety or property of the inhabitants of a political subdivision require immediate

action which cannot await competitive bidding or competitive offering, contracts may be let by

the board and/or appropriate officers designated herein (Section 103(4) of NYS General

Municipal Law); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County has had such an

unforeseen occurrence at its Rosemary Kennedy Center, where water infiltrated a portion of the

building causing extensive damage and the complete loss of the audiology booth in the space;

and now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperation Educational Services of Nassau County,

hereby declares an emergency for the above referenced occurrence; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau

County, hereby agrees to authorize contracts to be let for such emergency as described above by

appropriate officers o the Agency (Section 103(4) of the NYS General Municipal Law).



Additional Information:

The vendors we are currently working with, or intending to work with, are as follows:

• Belfor Property Restoration: No quotes have been provided since payment will be made

directly to Belfor by NYSIR.

• Northeastern Technologies Group: A quote to replace the booth and components, received

by Special Ed. Dept. in the amount of $23,798, is attached.

• Hygrade Insulators, Inc.: Provided roof investigation and repairs. No quotes were

provided. Repairs were covered under roof warranty.

• H2M: Proposal pending to assist in investigation of water leak source and remediation.

• J.C. Broderick and Associates: Proposal pending to provide environmental and asbestos

testing, if necessary.

• Maccarone Plumbing, Inc.: Proposal pending to provide testing and repairs, to the roof

drainage system.

Additionally, Central Maintenance and the Custodial Department are providing in-house support

as necessary.

2. Approval of Change Order

In accordance with Board Policy #4512.5, "Change Orders During Capital

Improvement Projects," the Board is asked to approve the attached change order.

SED Project

Number & Project

Name

Contractor &

Type of Work

Contract

Amount

Credit/Close-out

Change Order

New Contract

Amount

289000008155005

Robert E.

Lupinksie Center

HVAC Upgrades

PGA

Mechanical

Contractors

Inc.

HVAC Work

$815,276.00 ($28,127.00)

Change Order

No. 3 reflects a

credit in the

amount of

$28,127.00 for

the unused

portion of the

original

$30,000.00

project allowance.

The total project

contract sum will

be decreased

accordingly. For

additional

information see

narrative.

$787,149.00



3. Approval of Agreement

The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:

an agreement with Cornerstone Restoration Corp. to terminate for convenience the contract for

the masonry repairs at the Robert E. Lupinskie Center. Upon completion of obligations specified

in the Agreement, Nassau BOCES shall issue final payment to Cornerstone Restoration Corp. in

the sum of $22,558.80.

B. CONSENT AGENDA - FINANCE

1. Adoption of Resolution for Rental Agreement

As required by Section 1950(4y) of the Education Law, the Board is asked to adopt the

attached resolution pertaining to the following Rental Agreement.

No. Description Lessor Dept. Period Amount

20/21-008 Parts

Washer

Safety-

Kleen

Systems,

Inc.

Curriculum,

Instruction and

Technology

7/1/20–

12/30/20

$377.00

2. Approval of Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

The Board is asked to approve the award of the following blanket purchase agreement

to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, recommended in the attached

blanket purchase agreement resume report:

No. Description Period Estimated

Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments

20/21-007 Arts & Crafts

Supplies

(Cooperative

BPA)

8/7/20-

8/6/21

$301,000 $7,000 General

Special Aid








Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments

#20/21-

010

Building &

Grounds

Equipment

(Cooperative

BPA)

8/7/20-

8/6/21

$270,000 $60,000 General






Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments

20/21-015 Musical

Instruments

and Supplies

(Cooperative

BPA)

8/7/20 –

8/6/21

$212,000 $2,000 General






Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments

20/21-

016

BOCES Food

Services

Supplies

8/7/20 –

6/30/21

$160,000 $160,000 Cafeteria, General






Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments



20/21-

017

Food and

Beverage

Supplies

(Cooperative

BPA)

8/7/20 –

8/6/21

$2,160,000 $60,000 General, School

Lunch






Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments

20/21-022 Installation

of Audio

Visual

Equipment

(Cooperative

BPA)

8/7/20-

8/6/21

$100,000 $100,000 General

8. Authorization for Additional Expenditures and Extension of Dates from Existing

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

The Board is asked to authorize the attached additional expenditures and extension of

dates from existing blanket purchase agreement as indicated below:

No. Description Period Estimated Amount

19/20-018 Assistive

Listening Devices,

Ext.#1

8/15/20-8/14/21 $40,000






19/20-023 Rubbish Removal

Services, Ext. #1

8/3/20 – 8/2/21 $ 102,500








17/18 -030 Abatement and

Disposal of

Asbestos and

Lead Materials

(Cooperative

BPA), Extension

#2A

8/15/20 –

11/14/20

$287,500

11. Budget Adjustment/ Budget Transfer (Capital Fund and Others Over $100,000)

In accordance with Board Policy No. 6150 “Budget Adjustments and Transfers,” the

Board is asked to approve the following budget adjustment(s)/budget transfer

request(s):

No. Budget Adjustments Description

20/21-01 General Fund – Cross Contract –

ESB Special Ed 8-1-1

Cross Contract Revenue to be

received from Component School

Districts.


WSB Special Ed Opt 4



Districts.


ESB Special Ed Opt III



Districts.





Districts.





Districts.


ESB General Ed Special Class



Districts.


WSB General Ed Special Class





Districts.


Putnam Curriculum Improvement

Services



Districts.


ESB Student Assistance Service



Districts.


WSB Schedule Improvement for

Standard Implementation



Districts.


Putnam Instructional Material Kits



Districts.


ESB Student Assessment Planning



Districts.


ESB Computer Services



Districts.


ESB Health & Safety



Districts.


Questar GASB 45



Districts.


Putnam On-line Application

System



Districts.




Putnam Planning Services



Districts.


WSB Planning



Districts.


Questar State and Planning



Districts.


School Safety Training



Districts.


Broome Research Planning



Districts.




request(s):


20/21-22 Curriculum, Instruction and

Technology - Community School

Resources

New District Revenue




request(s):

No. Budget

Adjustment

Description



s

20/21

-23

Capital –

Jerusalem

Ave

Auditoriu

m

This project includes the complete renovation of the auditorium. The

auditorium is in poor condition and will be completely refurbished to

bring it up to current educational standards. The auditorium flooring will

be abated and replaced, the stage flooring will be refinished, and the

entire space will be painted. Approximately 752 auditorium seats, as

well as acoustical ceilings, curtains, lighting and the sound system, will

be replaced. A new HVAC system will be installed, and the entire space

will be centrally air-conditioned. SED approval will be required for this

project.




request(s):



Technology – Technical Services





request(s):



Technology – Instructional

Technology





request(s):


19/20-05 General Fund - Facilities To fund the purchase of additional

personal protective equipment



(PPE) for the Agency to comply

with statewide guidelines

associated with COVID-19.



Capital Region BOCES for Regional Information Center RIC ONE, a data privacy and security

initiative



Capital Region BOCES for Regional Information Center (RIC) Website Maintenance



Capital Region BOCES for Directors' Coordination. The coordinator is responsible for

supporting the statewide Regional Information Center (RIC) Directors group and associated

meetings and initiatives.



Capital Region BOCES for Statewide Data Warehouse Senior Advisor to coordinate activities

between the Regional Information Centers and State Education Department for the SED Data

Warehouse initiative



Erie2, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus BOCES for ZOOM Video Communication, Inc. license accounts



Greater Southern Tier (GST) BOCES for Web Based Cyber Security and Privacy Annual

Training.





Madison-Oneida BOCES for Statewide Training Regional Information Centers to provide

professional development for all RICs based on current needs and emerging technologies.



Southern Westchester BOCES for RIC ONE Data Privacy Security Service Inventory Tool



Ulster County BOCES for RIC ONE Data Privacy Security Service - Element 9 - Website

maintenance and support of the DPSS Service.

26. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Participation in Cooperative Bid

The Board is asked to adopt the attached resolution and to authorize the District Clerk

to sign the accompanying certification for the following cooperative bid.

Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES for the purchase of Administrative Software, Computer

Peripherals, Computers, Storage Systems, Accessories and Replacement Parts and Data

Communications Equipment for the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology.

27. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Participation in Cooperative Bid

The Board is asked to adopt the attached resolution and to authorize the District Clerk

to sign the accompanying certification for the following cooperative bid.

Erie 1 BOCES for RIC State-Wide agreements Linklt, Linstar, NaviGate, Panorama, Raptor,

Safe Visitor Solutions, CDW (1 & 2), Classlink, Catchon, Cap ProSoft, Master Library, Parago,

Qware, Renaissance Learning, Mesa, Illuminate, Qualtrics, Learn Platform, Family ID, Oak Tree

Ventures, Side Arm Sports, Blackboard, Bloomz, Kinvolved, Meet the Teacher, Parentsquare,

Ready 4K, Remind, for the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology.

28. Approval of Consultant Contracts $2,000/day and Under

The Board is asked to approve the attached Consultant Contracts--General Fund

$2,000/day and under.



29. Adoption of Resolution - PFM Group Consulting LLC


WHEREAS, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County (Nassau

BOCES), through its cooperative bidding program, prepares various bids for its component

school districts; and

WHEREAS, Nassau BOCES has previously issued bids, on behalf of component school districts,

for the procurement of transportation services for out-of-district students; and

WHEREAS, Nassau BOCES desires to issue a student transportation bid for these services for

the 2020/21 school year; and

WHEREAS, Nassau BOCES has received a proposal from PFM Group Consulting LLC (PFM)

to provide consulting services on the 2020/21 countywide out-of-district transportation bid, the

cost of which will be billed at $750 for each participating district; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Nassau BOCES hereby approves the

agreement with PFM in the amount of $15,000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nassau BOCES hereby authorizes the Board President

to execute the agreement.


The Board is asked to adopt the following emergency resolution:

EMERGENCY RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus

Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) a pandemic;

WHEREAS, by Executive Order, the Governor of the State of New York, Andrew M.

Cuomo, has directed that every school in the State of New York close through June 30, 2020

because of the COVID-19 pandemic (the “School Closure”);

WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of New York has directed the BOCES to submit a

reopening plan which requires the BOCES to have personal protective equipment available for

staff and students;

WHEREAS, the purchase of PPE is required to preserve the health, safety and welfare of

the students and staff in the building;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Nassau BOCES Board declares the

purchase of personal protective equipment to be an emergency as a result of the threat to the

health, safety and welfare of the students and staff at the BOCES; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the purchase of personal

protective equipment as an ordinary contingent expense of the Board and authorizes the District

Superintendent, or designee, to take the necessary legal steps to purchase personal protective

equipment.



31. Adoption of Resolution for Establishment of Escrow Account

The Board is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the Treasurer to enter into an

agreement for the establishment of an escrow account:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County

authorizes the Treasurer to enter into an agreement establishing an escrow account with M & T

Bank for Nassau BOCES in the amount of $480,397.50.

32. Adoption of Resolution for Municipal Sales Installment Purchase Agreement

Resolution Added Late

As required by Education Law and the State Education Commissioner's Regulations,

the Board is asked to adopt the attached resolution pertaining to the purchase

agreement listed below:

No. Financier Description Period Amount

20/21-016 233 Genesee

Street

Corporation,

a wholly

owned

subsidiary of

M & T Bank

Curriculum,

Instruction &

Technology

Department:

Instructional

Technology

& Technical

Services -

Co-ser 532

(Rockville

Centre

UFSD)

8/13/20 -

8/13/25

$480,397.50

33. Approval of Fixed Asset Disposal Log

It is recommended that the Board approve the Fixed Asset Disposal Log for the

following timeframe:

May 19, 2020 to July 8, 2020

34. Acceptance of Treasurer's Report

The Board is asked to accept the attached Treasurer's Report for the month of:

January 2020

35. Acceptance of Treasurer's Report

The Board is asked to accept the attached Treasurer's Report for the month of:



February 2020

C. CONSENT AGENDA - PERSONNEL

1. Adoption of Resolution - Personnel Actions Report

Additional Page Added Late to PAR

The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution approving the personnel actions

detailed in the attached Personnel Actions Report.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board herewith approves the personnel actions detailed in the

attached Personnel Actions Report.

PAR Pages 1-19, including the additional item on Pages 18 a and 19a

Walk-On PAR Pages 1a-9a



an agreement between Cheryl Voelker and the Nassau BOCES setting the terms and conditions

of employment of Cheryl Voelker commencing on August 21, 2020 and terminating on August

31, 2021 as a Virtual Teacher for the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology.



an agreement with Laura Brodsky which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 7, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021 (Department of Curriculum,

Instruction and Technology). Laura Brodsky is asked to be approved as an in-district Reading

Recovery Specialist and shall support the Reading Recovery Program. Additionally, Ms.

Brodsky shall be required to perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Director of

Curriculum, Instruction and Technology or designee.



an agreement with Linda Caniano which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 7, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021. We are requesting that Linda

Caniano be approved as an Inter-Loan Library Assistant to facilitate the process of inter-library

loan of books, periodicals and electronic materials through the Nassau School Library System for

member districts (Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology).





an agreement with Laura Caulin which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 7, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021 (Department of Curriculum,

Instruction and Technology). Laura Caulin is asked to be approved as an in-district Professional

Developer and shall support the Model Schools Program. Additionally, Ms. Caulin shall be

required to perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Director of Curriculum,

Instruction Technology or designee.



an agreement with Caron Cesa which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 7, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021, as an in-district and Nassau

BOCES Professional Developer to facilitate professional activities in the areas of English

Language Arts & Literacy. (Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology).



an agreement with Christine Joneleit which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 7, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021, (Department of Curriculum,

Instruction and Technology) Christine Joneleit is asked to be approved as an in-district

Professional Developer and shall support the Model Schools Program. Additionally, Ms.

Joneleit shall be required to perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Director of

Curriculum, Instruction & Technology or designee.

8. Adoption of Resolution - Stipend for Additional Clerical Duties

The Board is asked to approved the following resolution:

WHEREAS, employee ID 20952, a Stenographic Secretary in the Central Administrative

Offices of Nassau BOCES, has been recently reassigned to provide clerical support to the

Associate Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Services due to staff

retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned employee has assumed additional duties in this new role,

including producing the board agenda multiple times a month; and

WHEREAS, the District Superintendent is recommending that said employee be compensated an

additional $1,000 per month, which sum shall not be part of the employee’s base wages;



NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services

of Nassau County hereby approves the District Superintendent’s recommendation as described

above, effective July 1, 2020; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said additional $1,000 shall remain in effect until employee

ID 20952 is no longer responsible for producing board agendas. 



WHEREAS, Nassau BOCES currently provides its employees with the option to participate in a

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan insured through the Preferred Group; and

WHEREAS, the Plan period starts on September 1st and ends August 31st; and

WHEREAS, the terms governing the plan dictate that any monies in an individual’s flexible

spending account that are unclaimed for services through August 31st are forfeited for that Plan

year; and

WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in various executive orders from the New York

State Governor including orders for certain businesses to close for a period of time; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the temporary closure of certain businesses, individuals have had

significantly reduced opportunities to utilize their flexible spending plan allowances; and

WHEREAS, the Preferred Group has advised Nassau BOCES that it can offer as a one-time

exception for the 2019-2020 plan year only, an extension to employees to use funds in their

flexible spending accounts which would ordinarily be forfeited on August 31st until December

31st of 2020; and

WHEREAS, the cost of electing to offer Nassau BOCES employees such extension is

approximately $3,675.00 along with associated fees and

WHEREAS, the Preferred Group has also advised that it offers a permanent “2.5-month

extension” option that provides an extension to employees to use funds in their medical flexible

spending account which would ordinarily be forfeited on August 31st until November 15th; and

WHEREAS, in addition to a $30.00 fee, the cost of electing to offer Nassau BOCES employees

such “2.5-month extension” option is based on the number of plan enrollees who remain on the

Plan during the extension period but who do not re-enroll the following year; and

WHEREAS, based on the number of Nassau BOCES enrollees in the Plan, the estimated cost of

the 2.5 month extension will vary from year to year but is projected to be no more than $3000.00

per year.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

(1) The Board authorizes the expenditure of funds necessary to offer Nassau BOCES

employees the one-time extension to utilize funds in their 2019-2020 Flexible Spending

Accounts until December 31, 2020; and



(2) The Board authorizes the expenditure of funds necessary to offer Nassau BOCES

employees the permanent 2.5 month extension option;

(3) The Board authorizes the Nassau BOCES administration to take necessary action to

implement the foregoing.

10. Approval of Agreement Added Late


an agreement with Joyce Nolan, which sets the terms and conditions of her employment with

Nassau BOCES commencing on September 1, 2020 to do the work of the District Clerk

(Department of Central Administration).

D. CONSENT AGENDA - OTHER

1. Approval of Agreement Attachment a. revised


an agreement with Rockville Centre School District which sets the terms and conditions of the

agreement commencing on August 14, 2020 and terminating on August 13, 2025, for the

installation of the 1350 Acer Chromebook Spin 511 R752T-C3M5 -11.6" across the district

through Instructional Projects (Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology). Nassau

BOCES will gross $605,985.70 over five years.



an agreement with the Uniondale Union Free School District, which sets the terms and

conditions to provide a Twilight Alternative High School Program (Department of Regional

Schools and Instructional Programs). The Uniondale project will run from on or about

September 8, 2020 through on or about June 30, 2021. Nassau BOCES will receive an 18.5%

Management Fee based on the payroll of the district's program.



an agreement with the Lawrence Union Free School District, which sets the terms and conditions

to provide a Twilight Alternative High School Program (Department of Regional Schools and

Instructional Programs). The Lawrence project will run from on or about September 8, 2020

through on or about June 30, 2021. Nassau BOCES will receive an 18.5% Management Fee

based on the payroll of the district's program.





an agreement with the East Rockaway Union Free School District, which sets the terms and

conditions to provide a Twilight Alternative High School Program (Department of Regional

Schools and Instructional Programs). The East Rockaway project will run from on or about

September 8, 2020 through on or about June 30, 2021. Nassau BOCES will receive an 18.5%

Management Fee based on the payroll of the district's program.



an agreement with the Baldwin Union Free School District, which sets the terms and conditions

of the agreement commencing on September 1, 2020 and terminating on June 4, 2021 to provide

a Barry Tech satellite program for the 2020-21 school year at the Baldwin High School for the

Barbering Technician Program (Department of Regional Schools and Instructional Programs).

The annual fee for the Barbering Technician Program is $137,500 ($147,500 for any first-year

program). Should another district choose to send students to the Baldwin CTE program, the

annual fee per student is $7,500. For each student billed to an outside district, the Baldwin

UFSD monthly invoice will be reduced by that amount.






Medical Administrative Assistant Program (Department of Regional Schools and Instructional

Programs). The annual fee for the Medical Administrative Assistant Program is $137,500

($147,500 for any first-year program). Should another district choose to send students to the

Baldwin CTE program, the annual fee per student is $7,500. For each student billed to an

outside district, the Baldwin UFSD monthly invoice will be reduced by that amount.






Police Science and Criminal Justice Program (Department of Regional Schools and Instructional

Programs). The annual fee for the Police Science and Criminal Justice Program is $137,500

($147,500 for any first-year program). Should another district choose to send students to the

Baldwin CTE program, the annual fee per student is $7,500. For each student billed to an

outside district, the Baldwin UFSD monthly invoice will be reduced by that amount.





an agreement with Buckley Country Day School which sets the terms and conditions of the

agreement commencing on September 1, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021 to provide Pre-

K Health Services (Health and Allied Services/Department of Curriculum, Instruction and

Technology).



an agreement with East Woods School which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on September 1, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021 to provide Pre-K Health

Services (Health and Allied Services/Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology).



an agreement with Friends Academy which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing August 31, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021 to provide Pre-K Health




an agreement with The Green Vale School which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement





an agreement with Lawrence Woodmere Academy which sets the terms and conditions of the

agreement commencing on September 1, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021 to provide Pre-

K Health Services (Health and Allied Services/Department of Curriculum, Instruction and

Technology).





an agreement with Yeshiva South Shore which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement





an agreement with the Crisis Prevention Institute, which sets the terms and conditions of the

agreement commencing on September 1, 2020 and terminating on June 30, 2020 to conduct one

26-hour Instructor Certificate Program in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training (Department of

Special Education). Nassau BOCES will pay $3,450 per person for New Instructor certification,

$1,650 per person for recertification and $1,090 per person for Certified Instructors to fulfill their

two-year proficiency requirement.


The Board is asked to approve the attached services agreement:

a services agreement with Long Island Jewish Medical Center through its Cohen Children’s

Medical Center, which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement commencing on July 3,

2020 and terminating on June 30, 2021 to provide services for school districts to contract health-

related staff, including child psychiatrists and substance abuse counselors (Department of

Curriculum, Instruction & Technology). It is renewable for one-year terms with mutual written

agreement of both parties. Gross revenue to Nassau BOCES varies based on district enrollment.



an agreement with LIU Post, which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement commencing

in the 2020/2021 school year for participation by the students in the Long Island High School for

the Arts program in the LIU Post High School Scholars Program (Department of Regional

Schools and Instructional Programs). The LIU High School Scholars Program provides

academically talented high school students with the opportunity to take university-level courses

to earn college credit at a significantly discounted rate. The credits can then be applied to LIU

Post, as articulated with the LIHSA high school course. LIU High School Scholars courses carry

dual-credit high school units applicable toward the high school diploma and college credits

applicable toward a Bachelor’s Degree. Nassau BOCES will neither gross nor pay for this

program.





an agreement with LIU Post, which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement commencing

in the 2020/2021 school year for participation by the students in the Joseph M. Barry Career and

Technical Education Center (Barry Tech) programs in the LIU Post High School Scholars

Program (Department of Regional Schools and Instructional Programs). The LIU High School

Scholars Program provides academically talented high school students with the opportunity to

take university-level courses to earn college credit at a significantly discounted rate. The credits

can then be applied to LIU Post, as articulated with the Barry Tech's high school course. LIU

High School Scholars courses carry dual-credit high school units applicable toward the high

school diploma and college credits applicable toward a Bachelor’s Degree. Nassau BOCES will

neither gross nor pay for this program.



an agreement with Mobilize Network which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 7, 2020 and terminating on August 6, 2021, to replace and expand on the

Nassau BOCES Listserv Service. We host 60+ active email discussion groups that connect

members of the educational community on Long Island and throughout New York State. In all,

we currently have more than 10,500 subscribers. The operation of the Listservs is funded with

the financial support of Western and Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Long Island Association of

Supervision and Curriculum Development (LIASCD) and local institutions of Higher Education

(Hofstra University, LIU Post, Molloy College and Stony Brook University) for the

Communications Office. Nassau BOCES will pay $23,100 due within 30 days of contract

signing.


The Board is asked to approve the following agreements:

an agreement with each of the following school districts: Floral Park-Bellerose UFSD, Island

Trees UFSD, Mineola UFSD and the Oceanside UFSD for purposes of securing pupil out-of-

district transportation services in accordance with General Municipal Law Section 119-o

(Department of Business Services). The transportation cooperative project will run from

September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

20. Approval of Amended Agreement

The Board is asked to approve the attached amended agreement:

an amended agreement with Pearl Meyer which sets the terms and conditions for Professional

Services rendered in January 2020. An additional fee of $832.15 to be paid for analyses and

bargaining unit-specific materials requested after project completion for the purposes of

collective bargaining. This agreement was originally approved by the Board on May 2, 2019 for

the Classification and Compensation Study as described in the Nassau BOCES RFP #2446 and

in the firm’s formal response to the RFP.





an amended agreement with ScholarChip Card LLC, which sets the terms and conditions for new

pricing added for the components associated with the Visitor Management platform; new

models of hardware have been added leveraging the latest technology available; training for the

new hardware; and new pricing added for replacement parts to extend the life of existing

hardware (Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology). This agreement was

originally approved by the Board on August 4, 2011. ScholarChip Card LLC provides the

Nassau County schools with services related to student attendance and visitor management. This

agreement commences on August 7, 2020 and terminates on June 30, 2021. Nassau BOCES will

gross $387,000.00 for this amendment.



an amended agreement with Syntax Communication, which sets the terms and conditions for

adding new website services for Elmont UFSD, new website services for Floral Park-Bellerose

UFSD and a reduction in professional communications services for Syosset UFSD (Department

of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology). This agreement was originally approved by the

Board on May 8, 2020. The agreement provides school public relations services to 35 districts.

This amended agreement commences on August 7, 2020 and terminates on June 30, 2021.

Nassau BOCES will gross $17,600.00for this amendment.

23. Acceptance of Gift


BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau

County gratefully acknowledges and authorizes the administration to accept the

following gift:

a check in the amount of $13,500, donated by The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, of

Mineola, NY, to support the Nassau BOCES Parent-Child Home Program.

24. Acceptance of Gift


BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau

County gratefully acknowledges and authorizes the administration to accept the

following gift:

a check in the amount of $19,048, donated by the Long Island Community Foundation, of

Mineola, NY, to support the Nassau BOCES Parent-Child Home Program.



25. Adoption of Board Policy

The Board is asked to adopt the following Board Policy, as recommended in the

attached policy:

Policy #8705, Liability Protection and Defense and Indemnification, revised.



attached policy:

Policy #9370.1, Confidential Employees, revised.



attached policy:

Policy #9370.2, Managerial Employees, revised.

VII. ADDITIONAL CONSENT AGENDA ITEM

A. Approval of Consultant Contracts Over $2,000/day

The Board is asked to approve the attached Consultant Contracts over $2,000/day.

VIII. INFORMATION

A. INFORMATION - FINANCE

1. Monthly Audit Report--May & June 2020

2. Schedule of Bills - January 2020

3. Schedule of Bills - February 2020

4. Schedule of Bills - March 2020



5. Schedule of Bills - April 2020

6. Consultant Contracts - Special Aid Fund

B. INFORMATION - OTHER

1. REFIT Annual Meeting--October 14, 2020 (Received Notice that this will now be

Virtual Meeting)

2. Articulation Agreement-Barry Tech and Five Towns College

3. Articulation Agreement - Barry Tech and NYIT Physical Therapy Aide

4. Articulation Agreement - Barry Tech and NYIT Personal Trainer

5. Monthly Enrollment - June 2020

6. NYSIR News May 2020

7. NYSIR News Extra - March 2020

8. NYSIR Legal Digest- Spring 2020

9. School Safety and the Educational Climate Report (SSEC) 2019-2020 (formerly

Violent or Disruptive Incident Reporting (VADIR)



10. Nassau BOCES Awards from the National School Public Relations Association:

Honorable Mention: Nassau BOCES, Garden City, N.Y. Nassau BOCES Adult

Education Catalog (Fall 2019, Winter 2020 and Spring 2020) Nassau BOCES,

Garden City, N.Y. My Passion My Career Campaign Merit: Nassau BOCES,

Garden City, N.Y. Nassau BOCES Barry Tech Promotional Video

11. Proposed New Board Policy #4765, Online Learning and Course Credit - (First

Read)

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

A. Reopening Plan Update--Cabinet Members

B. Summer School Update - Special Education and CTE Programs

C. Additional Discussion Items

X. HEARING OF CITIZENS

XI. OLD BUSINESS

A. Board Members Reports

XII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Board Member Reports

B. Nassau BOCES Education Foundation Liaison Report



C. Take Action Advocacy - NYSSBA at https://cqrcengage.com/nyssba/app/write-a-

letter?0&engagementId=507731&ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxHUHCBAbeUlfJ

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XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. Executive Session Item # 1 Added Late

1. Collective Bargaining Negotiations - John Gross, Esq.

2. Discussions about proposed, pending or current litigation

3. The medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or

corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion,

discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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