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GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

Angela Heineman, Tom Pinou, Robert Martin, Laura Hastings, William Holub

Dr. Robert Feirsen, Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Dana DiCapua, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance/District Clerk Dr. Edward Cannone, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Maureen Appiarius, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel

BOARD OF EDUCATION Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Garden City Administration Building

AGENDA

A. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 7:30 p.m. I. Confidential personnel matter

B. PUBLIC SESSION – 8:15 p.m.

I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Record Attendance

C. DISTRICT REORGANIZATION

D. ADJOURNMENT

E. REGULAR MEETING

I. Approval of Minutes: June 7, 2016 June 14, 2016

II. Reports: 1. Members of the Board of Education 2. Superintendent of Schools 3. Treasurer’s Report

III. Annual Reading of Board Policy #0110 – Sex-Based Harassment IV. Annual Reading of Board Policy #0115 – Anti-Bullying and Harassment V. Annual Reading of Board Policy #4527 – Acceptable Use Policy

VI. Annual Reading of Board Policy #5100 – Comprehensive Attendance Policy VII. Annual Reading of Board Policy #5300 – Code of Conduct

VIII. Annual Reading of Board Policy #6240 - Investments IX. Annual Reading of Board Policy #6700 – Procurement Policy X. Questions from the Board of Education on the Agenda

XI. Citizens’ Questions or Comments This is the time period designed for the public to address the Board. Please limit your questions or comments to three minutes per person. This will allow the Board to complete the agenda, which often has personnel or time sensitive matters. A maximum of thirty minutes will be set aside for public comment and questions.

XII. Recommendations of the Superintendent 1. Personnel Matters 2. Treasurer’s Report 3. Re-adoption of Board Policies

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4. Confidential Status Stipend 5. Stipulation of Settlement and General Release 6. Non-Negotiating Personnel Salaries 7. District Provided Cell Phones 8. Summer Curriculum Writing Projects 9. Appointment of Community Members to Legislative Affairs Committee 10. Appointment of the Sub-Committee on Special Education 11. Athletic Trainer Agreement – Winthrop University Hospital 12. Apple, Inc. Agreement 13. Food Service Contract Extension 14. Continuing Education Fall 2016 Course Offerings 15. Continuing Education Fall 2016 Staff 16. Tuition Services Agreement – Roslyn Public Schools 17. Tuition Services Agreement – Rockville Centre Union Free School District 18. Rescission of Consultant Services Agreement – Samantha Minardi 19. Consultant Services Agreement – Meredith Boonshaft 20. Consultant Services Agreement – Eden II/Genesis Program 21. Consultant Services Agreement – Richard Navon, MD 22. Consultant Services Agreement – Kathleen McCormack 23. Consultant Services Agreement – Positive Behavior Support Consulting & Psychological

Resources, Inc. 24. Health and Welfare Services Agreement – New Hyde Park-Garden City Park UFSD 25. BOCES Out of District Transportation Bid 26. Award of Bid – Printing and Mailing of the 2016/2017 Continuing Education Booklets 27. Award of Bid – Printing and Mailing of 2016/2017 School Calendar 28. Award of Bid – 2016/2017 Cooperative Bid: Materials & Supplies (Bus, Van and Auto

Parts and Transmission) 29. Administrators’ Retreat Agreement – Hofstra University 30. Football Camp Agreement – Camp Wah-Nee 31. Donation – The Men’s Association (Varsity Soccer) 32. Donation – The Men’s Association (Kickline) 33. Donation – The Men’s Association (Football) 34. Smart Schools Investment Bond 35. 2016/2017 Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR)

XIII. New Business XIV. Future Board of Education Meeting Dates

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 – Board of Education Meeting 8:15 p.m. – Administration Building F. EXECUTIVE SESSION

G. ADJOURNMENT


DISTRICT REORGANIZATION

I. Appointment of Temporary Chairman ______________________

II. Oath of Allegiance to new or re-elected Board Members Laura Hastings

III. Election of one member of the Board of Education to serve as President during the ensuing official year

i. Call for nominations for the Office of President of the Board of Education. ______________ ______________ ______________

ii. Motion to close the nominations ______________ ______________ ______________

iii. Motion for __________________ to serve as President during the ensuing official year; ______________ ______________ ______________

iv. Oath of Allegiance

IV. Election of one member of the Board of Education to serve as Vice President during the ensuing official year

i. Call for nominations for the Office of President of the Board of Education. ______________ ______________ ______________

ii. Motion to close the nominations ______________ ______________ ______________

iii. Motion for __________________ to serve as President during the ensuing official year; ______________ ______________ ______________

iv. Oath of Allegiance

V. Appointment of District Clerk Dana DiCapua i. Oath of Allegiance


VI. Oath of Allegiance of the Superintendent of Schools Robert Feirsen, Ed.D.

VII. District Appointments Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the following appointments:

i. Chief Emergency Officer Robert Feirsen, Ed.D.

ii. Records Access Officer Dana DiCapua

iii. Records Management Officer Dana DiCapua

iv. Residency Hearing Officer Dana DiCapua

v. Purchasing Agent Tara Ferraro

vi. Purchasing Agent – Alternate Dana DiCapua

vii. District Treasurer Lisa A. Engel

viii. Deputy District Treasurer Tara Ferraro

ix. Section 504 Compliance Officer/Coordinator Lynette Abruzzo

x. Medicaid Compliance Officer Lynette Abruzzo

xi. Title IX Compliance Officer/Coordinators 1. Dr. Maureen Appiarius 2. Louis Bonadonna

xii. AHERA Compliance Officer Patrick Mehr

xiii. Homeless Children Liaison Lynette Abruzzo

xiv. Dignity Act Coordinators High School 1. _______________ 2. Kevin Steingruebner 3. Dave Perrotta Middle School 1. Daniel Fasano 2. Bill Marr 3. Keegan Baker Stewart School 1. Susan Kenny 2. Michele Vincent Stratford School 1. Nicole Hunn 2. Michele Vincent


Homestead School 1. Suzanne Viscovich 2. Gina Tornincaso Hemlock School 1. Audrey Bellovin 2. Gina Tornincaso Locust School 1. Jean Ricotta 2. Gina Tornincaso District-wide Dr. Maureen Appiarius

xv. Supervisor of Attendance Lynette Abruzzo

xvi. Counsel: a. General Retainer $61,500 per year Guercio & Guercio b. Negotiation Services $38,500 per year Guercio & Guercio c. Borrowing per transaction Hawkins Delafield & Wood

xvii. Fiscal Advisor per transaction Capital Markets Advisors, LLC

xviii. Internal Auditor $35,000 Cullen and Danowski, LLP

xix. Claims Auditor $26,000 per year R.S. Abrams & Company

xx. External Auditor $47,500 per year Nawrocki Smith LLP

xxi. Workers’ Compensation $19,665.49 Wright Risk Management Self-Insurance Program

xxii. IRS Section 403(b) Compliance $5,784 per year OMNI Group and Administration (based on current enrollees)

xxiii. Employee Assistance Program $10,768 per year Labor Education and Community Services

xxiv. Financial Management System $23,164 Finance Manager


VIII. School Lunch and Breakfast Prices: 2016/2017 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education establishes school lunch and breakfast prices for the 2016/2017 school year as follows: Type A – Regular $2.75 Type A – Premium $4.50 Adult Lunch $3.75 Elementary a la carte $2.00 Milk – Elementary $ .50 Milk – Secondary $ .50 Reduced Price Lunch $ .25 Reduced Price Breakfast $ .25 Breakfast $2.00

IX. Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk: 2016/2017 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to sign all forms necessary to enable Garden City Public Schools to participate in the Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk programs for the 2016/2017 school year so that the school district may be eligible to receive program reimbursements.

X. Re-Appointment of School District Physician Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education hereby approves the re-appointment of Ronald A. Feinstein, M.D., as the School District Physician/School Medical Officer for the 2016/2017 school year at a cost of $46,454. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute the consultant agreement between Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York, a Division of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and the Garden City Union Free School District for these services on its behalf.

XI. Depositories for District Funds Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education adopts resolutions for depositories for district funds, pursuant to §2130 of the Education Law, designates the Board of Education President, Board of Education Vice President, District Treasurer, or District Deputy Treasurer, to sign checks.

XII. Night Depository Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education adopts resolutions and agreement for night depository service by JP Morgan Chase.


XIII. Bonding Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the bonding of the following titles in the amount of $5 million for the 2016/2017 school year: President Vice President Treasurer Deputy Treasurer

XIV. Designation of Employees Authorized to Open Bids RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business and/or her designee in the Business Office are designated to perform this function. In their absence it is recommended that the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel be designated to perform this function.

XV. Certification of Payroll Reports RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, or in her absence, the Assistant Business Administrator.

XVI. Authorization to Invest District Monies RESOLVED, that the District Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer and/or the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, are hereby authorized to invest district monies in accordance with Article 35, §1723 of the Education Law.

XVII. Authorization of Facsimile Signature RESOLVED, that the District Treasurer, and Deputy Treasurer are authorized to either sign checks manually or by use of electronic means for the purpose of inscribing facsimile signatures; and shall maintain control of his/her own facsimile signature disk.

XVIII. Establishment of the 2016/2017 Tax Levy WHEREAS, the 2016/2017 Budget for the Garden City Union Free School District has been approved in the amount of $110,827,444, now THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, that the 2016/2017 school tax levy for school purposes for the Garden City Union Free School district be established at $95,936,646.


XIX. Establishment of Extra-Classroom Activities Fund and Trust and Agency Fund Accounts RESOLVED, that the following funds be and are hereby established for the deposit of all Extra-Classroom Activities Funds and all Trust and Agency Funds, and Further Resolved, that the bank is hereby authorized to pay checks drawn on the accounts listed below when signed by the fund treasurer and countersigned by the school principal or assistant principal:

i. Garden City High School: Treasurer: Rivka Masry Principal: Nanine McLaughlin Assistant Principal: Dave Perrotta Assistant Principal: Kevin Steingruebner

ii. Garden City Middle School: Treasurer: Marilyn LaPersonerie Principal: Dr. Peter Osroff Assistant Principal: William Marr Clerk: Elizabeth Kraus

XX. Federal and State Aid Funds RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to act as the school district representative in the application for the administration of federal and state funds.

XXI. By-laws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education re-adopts all By-laws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies of the Board of Education in effect on June 30, 2016.

XXII. Confirmation of Annual Salary Rates Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education confirms the annual salary rates of all employees whose salaries have been negotiated effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

XXIII. Board of Education Committee Liaisons Be It Resolved, the appointment of committee liaisons of the Board of Education during the ensuing year:

i. Adult Continuing Education ______________________

ii. Village of Garden City ______________________

iii. BOCES ______________________

iv. Audit Committee ______________________


v. Legislative Affairs ______________________

vi. Policy Review ______________________

vii. Ad hoc Committee on Facilities ______________________

viii. Technology Task Force ______________________

ix. District Safety Team ______________________

XXIV. Board of Education Association Liaisons Be It Resolved, the appointment of the association liaisons of the Board of Education during the ensuing year:

i. Central Property Owners’ Association ______________________

ii. Eastern Property Owners’ Association ______________________

iii. Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates ______________________

iv. Western Property Owners’ Association ______________________

XXV. Petty Cash Funds RESOLVED, to authorize the establishment of the following Petty Cash Funds in the following amounts under the control of personnel as indicated:

i. Superintendent’s Office Cynthia Morris $100.00 ii. Office of Curriculum Josephine Danieli $100.00 iii. Business Office Margaret Caputo $100.00 iv. Personnel Office Judith Taliercio $100.00 v. Buildings and Grounds Office Eileen Giovino $100.00 vi. Senior High School Office Nanine McLaughlin $100.00 vii. Middle School Office Peter Osroff $100.00 viii. Stewart School Office Linda Norton $100.00 ix. Locust School Office Jean Ricotta $100.00 x. Hemlock School Office Audrey Bellovin $100.00 xi. Stratford School Office Eileen Vota $100.00 xii. Homestead School Office Suzanne Viscovich $100.00 xiii. Continuing Education Office Maureen Monahan $100.00 xiv. Pupil Personnel Services Lynette Abruzzo $100.00 xv. Transportation Office David Murphy $100.00


XXVI. Lead Educational Agency for Nassau TRACT Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the designation of Garden City Union Free School District as Lead Educational Agency (LEA) for Nassau Tract.

XXVII. Educational Data Services, Inc. – Cooperative Bidding Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the participation of the Garden City Union Free School District in the Educational Data Services Cooperative Bidding Program effective for the 2016/2017 school year.

XXVIII. Re-Adoption of District Emergency Plan RESOLVED, that the District Emergency Plan be re-adopted for the 2016/2017 school year. A copy of the District Emergency Plan will be on file in the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

XXIX. Collection and Review of Prevailing Wage Data RESOLVED, that the District Director of Facilities be designated as the individual responsible for the collection and review of prevailing wage data paid to contractors in conformance with New York State Labor Law.

XXX. Designation of Persons Authorized to Accept Service of Pleadings and Supporting Papers RESOLVED, that in the event that the Garden City Union Free School District is named as a party respondent, service upon such school district shall be deemed proper only if the petition is personally served upon one of the following individuals: District Clerk, any member of the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, Treasurer or her designee.

XXXI. Determination of Residency RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in accordance with §100.2(y) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York, appoints the Superintendent of Schools and the Residency Hearing Officer, or the Superintendent’s designee, to conduct hearings and to determine whether a child is entitled to attend the schools of the District for the balance of the school year.

XXXII. Authorized Signature for Nassau County Civil Service Commission RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in accordance with Sections 95, 100, and 101 of the New York State Civil Service Law, authorizes the President of the Board of Education to accept responsibility for signing payroll certifications. This responsibility cannot be designated.


XXXIII. Authorized Signature for Tuition Payment to Public, Non-Public and Residential Facilities RESOLVED, upon receipt and approval by the Board of Education of recommendations from the Committee on Special Education, the Board of Education authorizes its president and/or district clerk to sign the necessary documents to approve tuition payment to public, non-public and residential facilities for enrollment of Garden City school-age children for educational programs of special education.

XXXIV. Budget Transfer Authorization RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to make transfers between and within functional unit appropriations of the expenditure budget so long as such transfers are not in violation of a law or regulation and are in support of activities categorically approved by the Board of Education in the annual expenditure budget. Transfers between accounts that exceed $5,000 shall be approved by the Board of Education in accordance with district Policy #6150.

XXXV. Designation of Official Newspapers of the District RESOLVED, that the Board of Education designates the following two official newspapers of the Garden City Union Free School District: Garden City News Garden City Life

XXXVI. Designation of District Advertising Agency RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoints Miller Advertising Agency, Inc., to provide advertising services for employment recruitment ads for the 2016/2017 school year.

XXXVII. Bank Depository – Bank Accounts – Authorized Signatories RESOLVED, that pursuant to §2130 of the Education Law, the following banks: TD Bank JPMorgan Chase Flushing Bank Community National Bank be and the same are hereby designated as the depositories for funds of Garden City Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, during the ensuing fiscal year. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bank accounts of Garden City Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, be designated as follows: General Account No. 1; General Account No. 2; Payroll Account; Cafeteria Account; Capital Bond Account; Capital Fund Account; Federal Aid Fund; Trust and Agency Fund; Money Market Account; Scholarship Funds; and Debt Service Account.


FURTHER RESOLVED, that at least one of the four authorized signatories are required upon said bank accounts. The authorized signatories are the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Deputy Treasurer; FURTHER RESOLVED, in respect of the General Account No. 2, no direct deposits shall be made in this account and no funds shall be segregated in this account except funds made available out of the General Account No. 1 and Capital Fund Account and such segregation shall only be made under specific instructions of the Treasurer, or Deputy Treasurer; and electronic transfers of the District upon the depository or depositories of the General Account No. 2 shall only be made under the specific instructions of the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance. FURTHER RESOLVED, in respect of the Payroll Account, and pursuant to §1720 of the Education Law of New York, electronic transfers of funds shall be drawn upon the General Account No. 1, and Federal Aid Fund in the total net amount of a duly certified payroll, after payroll deductions, for the salaries of regularly appointed employees and officers legally entitled to be compensated for their services, the net proceeds of such electronic transfer to be credited to the Payroll Account from which checks shall be signed by the authorized signatories, or in the absence or inability of the authorized signatories to sign, and that the aforesaid signature may be a facsimile signature, and checks shall be drawn payable to individual employees or officers legally entitled to be compensated for services, and no deposits shall be made in the Payroll Account except through the electronic transfer of funds as aforesaid; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the check-signing device, in the form of appropriate USB device, is hereby authorized and approved for continued use. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be and she hereby is authorized to file specimens of the facsimile signatures hereinbefore authorized in these resolutions with the depositories of the accounts of the District on which checks signed with facsimile signatures are authorized by the foregoing resolutions, and said depositories are hereby authorized to honor checks to which said facsimile signatures are affixed to the same extent and in the same manner as though said signatures had been manually signed; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer or in the absence of the Treasurer, the Deputy Treasurer and/or the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, is hereby authorized to invest District funds in accordance with the provisions of §1723-a of the Education Law of the State of New York.


REGULAR SESSION

The Superintendent of Schools presents the following resolutions for consideration and action by the Board of Education:

1. Personnel Matters Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the following personnel matters:

CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

Appointments Daniel DellaMonica 4 Years Probationary

Music Teacher – High School Band

High School Step 2 Class II (MA) $71,785 per year Effective: September 1, 2016

Riana Kane 4 Years Probationary

Music Teacher Stratford Step 1 Class 1 (BA) $60,419 per year Effective: September 1, 2016

Nicole Leyland 4 Years Probationary

Art Primary Schools

Step 1 Class II (MA) $69,004 per year Effective: September 1, 2016

Kristina Seeley Seven-tenths (.7)

English Teacher

High School Step 3 Class II (MA) $74,930 per year (pro rated) Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

Re-Appointment Joely Sergi Five-tenths (.5)

Library Media Specialist High School Step 4 Class V (MA+45) $85,291 per year (pro rated) Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

Jaclyn Shlisky Eight-tenths (.8)

School Psychologist Stewart Step 3 Class VII (Doctorate) $86,951 per year (pro rated) Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017


Regular Substitute Teacher Appointments Heather Holecek Physical Education High School Step 1 Class II (MA)

$69,004 per year (pro rated) Effective: September 1, 2016 until the return of teacher on leave but not later than February 1, 2017

Coordinator Appointments Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Jacqueline Guerra Teacher Mentor Program $4,291

Lori Hand Special Education Extended School Day $8,834

Douglas Sheer Community Programs

Part Time (10 months)

$14,000 (no benefits)

Michael Tullo Middle School Athletics $22,952 Lead Teacher Appointments Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Colleen McAlea Lead Special Education

Teacher

Middle School

$6,631

Kathryn Rigley Lead Special Education Teacher

High School $6,631

Teachers-in-Charge Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Kathleen Cocoman Hemlock $1,600 Lori Palladino Homestead $1,600 Linda Polant Locust $1,600

Home Behavior Intervention Provider Effective: July 5, 2016 through June 23, 2017 Ashley Long Teacher $53.05 per hour


Substitute Teacher Appointment Effective: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Monica Saavedra Psychologist $100 per diem

Coaching Appointments Jamie Ackerman Girls Assistant Varsity Field

Hockey Coach High School $6,843

Effective: 2016/2017 Fall Season

Heather Holecek Girls Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

High School $8,773 Effective: 2016/2017 Fall Season

Coaching Assignments

High School June 15, 2016 through June 24, 2016 Cynthia Manning Equipment Manager $7,238 (pro rated) August 15, 2016 through November 2016 David Ettinger Head Varsity Football Coach $10,813 Stephen Finnell Assistant Varsity Football Coach $8,434 Ryan Boelsen Assistant Varsity Football Coach $8,434 Raymond Chaputian Assistant Varsity Football Coach $8,434 Robert Defliese Head JV Football Coach $7,569 Scott Walley Assistant JV Football Coach $7,028 Donald Makofske Assistant JV Football Coach $7,028 Lisa Marino Varsity Cheerleading Coach $5,203 Megan Fritz JV Cheerleading Coach $3,642 August 15, 2016 through June 2017 Marissa Semmel-Reichman Equipment Manager $7,310 August 22, 2016 through November 2016 Paul Cutter Head Boys Soccer Coach $8,773 Thomas Skrivanek Assistant Boys Soccer Coach $6,843 Robin Lee Head JV Boys Soccer Coach $6,141 Brian McDonald Head Boys Cross Country Coach $8,161 Richard Bury Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach $6,365 James Malone Head Boys Golf Coach $6,835 Michael Weiner Head Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach $8,773 Erica Fregosi Head Girls Cross Country Coach $8,161 Diane Chapman Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach $8,773 Elaine Parrella Head JV Field Hockey Coach $6,141 Dorothy Niemira Head Girls JV Volleyball Coach $6,141 Crystal Logue-Boyd Head Girls Varsity Tennis Coach $6,835 Marissa Semmel-Reichman Head Girls JV Tennis Coach $5,396


Michael Heedles Head Girls Varsity Soccer Coach $8,773 Scott McAuley Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach $6,843 Mark Quigley Head Girls JV Soccer Coach $6,141 Anne Sullivan Girls Swimming/Diving Coach $8,161 Samentha Samuel Kickline Coach $5,203 September 2016 through November 2016

Darryl Wolf Boys HS Locker Room Supervision $3,386 Debra Franzino Girls HS Locker Room Supervision $3,386

Before and After School Programs Effective: Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Fred Caputo AIS Program Director Middle School $2,924

James Infranca After School Detention

Supervisor

High School $4,548

Paraskevy Vassilas-Zaferiou

Science Research Program Teacher

Middle School $1,765

Change in Salary Classification Scott Walley Special Education High School Change from Step 15 Class IV

(MA+30) $117,633 per year to Step 15 Class V (MA+45) $120,039 per year Effective: September 1, 2016

Resignation Michele Kemnitzer English Teacher High School Effective: June 30, 2016

*In order to be eligible for tenure, an individual receiving a probationary appointment as a classroom teacher or building principal must receive annual composite or overall APPR ratings of H or E in at least three of the four preceding years, and if the individual receives a rating of I in the final year of the probationary period, he or she will not be eligible for tenure at that time.


NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

Appointments Joyce Manna Typist Clerk

Part Time Substitute $14.00 per hour

Effective: July 7, 2016

John Mansfield Clerk Textbook Room/ Administration

$15.00 per hour Effective: July 1, 2016

Patricia Raymond Head Nurse $6,227 per year Effective: 2016/2017 school year

Catherine Word Typist Clerk Part Time Substitute

$14.00 per hour Effective: July 7, 2016

Re-Appointments Jennifer Defliese Teacher Aide

Part Time (.49) Stratford School Step 2 $22.57 per hour

Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

Marilyn Duncan Teacher Aide Part Time (.49)

Middle School Step 2 $22.57 per hour Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

Leslie Foxen Teacher Aide Part Time (.49)

High School Step 4 $23.46 per hour Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

Marie Grisafi Teacher Aide Part Time (.49)

Middle School Step 14 $28.50 per hour Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

Rebekah Lashrafi Teacher Aide Part Time (.49)

Locust School Step 1 $22.13 per hour Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

Regina Van Blenis Teacher Aide Part Time (.49)

Stewart School Step 4 $23.46 per hour Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017


Lunch Aide Supervisors Effective: September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Loretta Iacobucci Lunch Aide Supervisor Stratford $1,000*

Donna Govier-McGuire Lunch Aide Supervisor Stewart $1,000*

*One-time payment in June 2017 Special Education Extended Year Summer Program Effective: July 5, 2016 through August 12, 2016 Darlene Maglio Substitute Teacher Aide $25.87 per hour

Summer Substitute Cleaner Appointment Effective: July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016 $17.41 per hour John Esposito

Change in Status Heather Kentfield Typist Clerk Administration Change from Typist Clerk Part

Time to Typist Clerk Full Time (12 months) Step 3 $41,537 per year (pro rated) Effective: July 7, 2016

Retirement Eileen Wyremski School Nurse Homestead Effective: June 30, 2016

Salaries are in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Garden City Union Free School District and the Garden City Teachers’ Association; the Garden City Public School Administrators; the Garden City Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.; and the Garden City Paraprofessional Teachers’ Association.


2. Treasurer’s Report Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the Treasurer’s Report for May 2016. Attachment: A

3. Re-Adoption of Board Policies Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the re-adoption of the following Board of Education policies:

Board Policy #0110 – Sex-Based Harassment Board Policy #0115 – Anti-Bullying and Harassment Board Policy #4527 – Acceptable Use Policy Board Policy #5100 – Comprehensive Attendance Policy Board Policy #5300 – Code of Conduct Board Policy #6700 – Procurement Policy

4. Confidential Status Stipend Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education grants active support staff possessing confidential status a stipend of $1,500 for the 2016/2017 school year. These stipends shall not be considered part of their base salary.

5. Stipulation of Settlement and General Release RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Stipulation of Settlement and General Release in connection with a student identified on confidential Schedule “A”, and hereby authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute the Stipulation of Settlement and General Release. Confidential Schedule: A


6. Non-Negotiating Personnel Salaries Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the following non-negotiating salaries for the 2016/2017 school year:

Lunch Monitors (hourly) 1-3 years of service 4-6 years of service 7-9 years of service 10-12 years of service

$10.10 $11.20 $12.30 $13.50

Supervising Lunch Monitor (yearly) $1,000.00

Substitutes

Clericals (hourly) Cleaners (hourly) Bus Drivers (hourly) Student Workers (hourly) Teachers (daily) Teacher Aides Nurses

$14.00 $17.41 $19.50 $10.00

$100.00 $100.00 $100.00

After School Child Care Program Teachers

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12

$23.75 $24.90 $25.95 $27.05 $28.35 $29.19 $30.30 $31.35 $32.45 $33.55 $34.60 $35.70

After School Child Care Program Teacher Aides Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12

$15.10 $16.20 $17.30 $18.40 $19.50 $20.50 $21.60 $22.70 $23.80 $24.90 $25.95 $27.05


PSAT Testing Proctoring $150.00 Proctoring – Special Education $175.00 Coordination $350.00 Coordination – Special Education $200.00 SAT and ACT Testing Proctoring $75.00 Proctoring – Extended Time $75.00 Coordination $150.00 Test Supervisor – ACT $150.00 Hall Monitors $50.00 Office Assistance $50.00

7. District Provided Cell Phones Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the use of District provided cell phones as follows:

Dr. Robert Feirsen Superintendent of Schools Patrick Mehr Director of Facilities High School Head Custodian Middle School Head Custodian Stewart School Head Custodian Stratford School Head Custodian Hemlock School Head Custodian Homestead School Head Custodian Locust School Head Custodian Steven Angrisano Maintainer William Kennedy Maintainer Kevin McCaffrey Maintainer Elmes Lopez-Turcios Maintainer Paul Kolacki Head Maintainer Robert Sciortino Maintainer John Buffolino Head Groundsman Lonon Jay Wilson Security Aide Peter Cheswick/Richard Muskin Security Aide David Murphy Director of Transportation Linda Greene Assistant Director of Transportation John White Auto Mechanic Helen Philmus Transportation Office Clerk Pat Galano Information Technology Manager Andrew Holland Information Technology Specialist Keith Murdock Information Technology Specialist Justin Ippolito Information Technology Specialist Robert McCrann Information Technology Specialist


8. Summer Curriculum Writing Projects Be It Resolved, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be appointed as 2016 Summer Curriculum Project Writers of the Garden City Union Free School District, unless otherwise changed by action of the Board of Education or Superintendent of Schools, at a rate $48.27 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours.

English – Grade 8 – Grammar Curriculum: (10 hours) Elaine Feerick, Julie Zafiropoulos, Nikki Saltas

English – Grades 9-12 – Incorporating Literacy Criticism into the English Curriculum (New Unit of Study): (20 hours) Samara Skolnik, Amy Regis

English – Grade 9H – Advanced Placement Mapping: (15 hours) Crystal Ferraiolo

English – Grade 7 – Vocabulary Assessment Update and Revision (New Assessments): (15 hours) Kristen Aguilo, Alison Fasulo, Maria Cafaro

English – Grade 11 & Regents – Google Classroom Novel Revision: (15 hours) Allison Moss

Cross-Content Reading – Grades 6-8 – Middle School Differentiation Models: (10 hours) Kim Greenwald

Social Studies – Grades 6-8 – Middle School Differentiation Models: (10 hours) Robyn Madden

Social Studies – Global Studies CT/Self-Contained Skills Revision: (20 hours) Katherine Squires, Cynthia Tanzosh

Science – Grade 9 – Google Classroom Earth Science Revision: (10 hours) Allison Moss

Science – Grade 9 – Content Reading in Earth Science: (10 hours) Tara Nakutavicius

Grade 4 – Science Curriculum Differentiation (Co-Teaching): (20 hours) Lauren Bowler, Kim Tullo

Middle School – Ungraded – Tracking System for 8:1:2 Reading (Co-Teaching): (20 hours) Vicki Schaefer, Kim Greenwald

Grades 7&8 – Interactive Social Studies Learning Strategies: (20 hours) John Camilleri

Grades K-5 – Social Thinking Self-Awareness and Self-Management Curricula: (15 hours) Lori Schneider

9. Appointment of Community Members to Legislative Affairs Committee Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following members to the Legislative Affairs Committee: Christine L. Alkin Joseph Ardito, Esq.

Douglas J. Bohn Elizabeth Golden

Ralph Healey Michelle Kaiserman Stacey Young


10. Appointment of the Sub-Committee on Special Education Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Monica Saavedra to the Garden City Sub-Committee on Special Education (SCSE) for the 2016/2017 school year.

11. Athletic Trainer Agreement – Winthrop University Hospital Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves an agreement with Winthrop University Hospital for an athletic trainer for the period of August 15, 2016 through June 18, 2017 at a fee of $32,969. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute said agreement on its behalf.

12. Apple, Inc. Agreement Be it Resolved that the Board of Education approve the agreement with Apple Inc. This is Apple’s Single Purchase Agreement and the Board is accepting their terms and conditions of purchase. This agreement is for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to sign said agreement on their behalf.

13. Food Service Contract Extension Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes an extension of the agreement with Whitsons Culinary Group to provide food service management to the Garden City Union Free School District for the 2016/2017 fiscal year at a cost of $2.7441 per meal. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President or District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.


14. Continuing Education Fall 2016 Course Offerings Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the Continuing Education 2016 Fall Course Offerings as Follows:

Arts-Crafts-Hobbies Physical Fitness - Sports

Woodworking for Men and Women Badminton – 2 nights

Beginning Portrait & Drawing Hatha Yoga – 2 nights

Painting with Oils Pilates – 2 classes

Knitting Flex and Stretch

Mah Jongg, Beginner & Intermediate QiGong

Bus & Extended Trips Music

Art, Museum & Landmark Trips (4 trips) Piano

Kayaking Nature Trip Big Band Sound

College History, Science and Art

College Financial Workshop Garden City – The Whole Story

Writing Your College Application Essay The Beatles Story

Packaging the College Application You and the Weather

Computers & Photography Health, Family & Self-Improvement

How to See & Think Like a Photographer Notary Public Training

Microsoft Word 2010 Elder Law & How to Protect Your Assets

Microsoft Excel 2010 Maximizing Your Social Security

Powerpoint 2010 Introduction Living Long Term

Intermediate Microsoft Word How to Create an Organized Life

iPhone and iPad Tips and Tricks Home Cooking for Your Dog and Cat

CPR – 2 courses

Languages

Spanish – Level I – Beginners

Level II – Conversational

Italian – 4 Courses: Beginner I, Beginner II, Intermediate, Advanced


15. Continuing Education Fall 2016 Staff Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff for the 2016 Fall Continuing Education Program.

Name Course Maximum Salary per

Hour/Class

Jean Aronoff Yoga – 2 sessions $50 per hour

Frank Benvenuto Big Band Sound $400 per semester

John Brenkovich Maximizing Social Security $75 per class

Fred Caputo Woodworking $30 per hour

Elizabeth Connors QiGong $50 per hour

Donna Marie Dods Computer Courses / 4 classes $60 per hour

Diane Dolan College Application Essay $100 per hour

Dina Elardo Notary Public Course $50 per person

Christine Filardi Cooking for your Pet $30 per hour

Barry Fox College Financial $100 per class

Ruth Fuller iPhone & iPad $65 per hour

Roberta Johnson Flex and Stretch $30 per hour

Jason Karp Photography $50 per hour

Natasha Kahn Packaging the College Application $100 per hour

John Ellis Kordes Garden City History $40 per hour

John Ellis Kordes The Beatles Story $40 per hour

John Ellis Kordes The Weather and You $40 per hour

Steven Kramer Elder Law No Fee

Jackie Lecoche Art, Museum, Landmarks / 4 trips $325 per trip

Susan Malise Living Long Term No Fee

Lise Mayer How to Create an Organized Life $30 per hour

Yogesh Patel Badminton No Fee

Maryellen Petassi Pilates – 2 classes $85 per hour

Alex Pollack Mah Jongg – Beginner and Advanced / 2 classes $40 per hour

Carlo Rebolini College Application Essay $100 per hour

Peter Stanganelli Piano $45 per hour

Joan Stevens Painting with Oils – Drawing Class / 2 courses $50 per class

Maria Tocci Italian: Beginner I, Beginner II, Intermediate and

Advanced / 4 classes

$45 per hour

Doris Velasquez Spanish / 2 classes $33 per hour

Rick Voight CPR – 2 courses $40 per hour

Nancy Wagner Knitting $35 per hour


16. Tuition Services Agreement – Roslyn Public Schools Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Roslyn Public Schools for educational services for one student residing in Garden City and attending Roslyn Schools, at a per pupil estimated cost of $104,814 for the 2016/2017 school year. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President or District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.

17. Tuition Services Agreement – Rockville Centre Union Free School District Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the Rockville Centre Union Free School District for education services for students residing in Garden City and attending Rockville Centre Schools, at a per pupil estimated cost of $60,552 for grades K-6 and $72,803 for grades 7-12, for the 2016/2017 school year. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President or District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.

18. Rescission of Consultant Services Agreement – Samantha Minardi Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education rescinds the agreement with Samantha Minardi as Percussion Consultant and Drum Line for the Marching Band Fall 2016 Spring 2017.

19. Consultant Services Agreement – Meredith Boonshaft Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the revised agreement with Meredith Boonshaft to provide lead field instruction, drill instruction, and assist on all marching band programs including marching and maneuvering, visual techniques and music performance from August 22, 2016 through November 14, 2016 and Spring Training 2017 at a fee of $2,700 for Fall 2016 and $300 for Spring 2017.


20. Consultant Services Agreement – Eden II/Genesis Program Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Eden II/Genesis Program for consultation services during the 2016/2017 school year at the following rates:

Autism/Behavioral Consultation; Home consult; Home/School coordination; Parent Training; Counseling Programmatic Consultation & Services

$145 hourly

Job Coach, Behavior Intervention Services $52 hourly

Behavior Intervention Supervision $105 hourly

In-Home Sp. Ed. Teacher; Job Developer $84 hourly

Speech Therapy Session $110 hourly

Social Skills-Indiv/Group Session $110 hourly

Speech, Language & Communication Clinic $110 hourly

Staff Development & Program Consult $750 half day $1,500 full day

Programmatic Services $145 hourly

Social/Vocational Prep Program

$7,327/6 week session

Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.

21. Consultant Services Agreement – Richard Navon, MD Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Richard Navon, MD for psychiatric evaluation services during the 2016/2017 school year at a rate of $1,100 per evaluation and $325 per hour for CSE meeting participation. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.

22. Consultant Services Agreement – Kathleen McCormack Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Kathleen McCormack for consultant services for a maximum of 100 days, effective July 1, 2016, at the rate of $39.50 per hour. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.


23. Consultant Services Agreement – Positive Behavior Support Consulting & Psychological Resources, Inc. Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Positive Behavior Support Consulting & Psychological Resources, Inc. (PBS) for the 2016/2017 school year. PBS will provide an educational experience for high school students with disabilities ages 18+ on the college campus. Delivery of services, per hour, per class is $132.50.

Class time: 18 hours of teaching per semester $2,385.00

Preparation and follow-up of existing curriculum (90 minutes per week, up to 18 weeks)

$3,577.50

Per class – based on existing courses (Additional cost for new course development)

$5,962.50

Cost sharing permissible with other districts as long as class size remains within range (10-12 students per section).

Cost sharing – 33%, if applicable $1,987.30

Cost sharing – 50%, if applicable $2,981.25

Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.

24. Health and Welfare Services Agreement – New Hyde Park-Garden City Park UFSD Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District for the purpose of providing health and welfare services for two children residing in Garden City and attending a non-public school in the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District during the 2015/2016 school year at a per pupil cost of $949.15. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.

25. BOCES Out-of-District Transportation Bid Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts the results of the out-of-district transportation bid, held by Nassau BOCES on June 9, 2016, and awards the contracts for Region 2 in its entirety. A complete summary of the bid opening is available in the Business Office.


26. Approval of Bid – Printing and Mailing of 2016/2017 Continuing Education Booklets Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts the results of the Printing and Mailing of 2016/2017 Continuing Education Booklets bid held June 8, 2016, and award the bid to Tobay Printing Company, the lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications as follows:

Tobay Printing

8,550 booklets – 44 page issue (per issue) (Approximately 8,499 to be mailed by carrier sort, remainder to the Administration Office)

$2,398.00

Each additional 4 pages (if needed) per issue $180.00

A complete summary of the bid opening is available in the Business Office.

27. Award of Bid – Printing and Mailing of 2016/2017 School Calendar Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts the results of the Printing and Mailing of 2016/2017 School Calendar bid held June 15, 2016, and award the contract to Tobay Printing Company, the lowest, responsible bidder, meeting specifications as follows:

Tobay Printing 3,500 calendars (32 inside pages + 4 page cover) $2,668.00

Each additional 100 calendars, if needed $38.00

A complete summary of the bid opening is available in the Business Office.

28. Award of Bid – 2016/2017 Cooperative Bid: Materials and Supplies (Bus, Van and Auto Parts and Transmission Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts the results of the 2016/2017 Cooperative Bid: Materials and Supplies (Bus, Van and Auto Parts and Transmission) held April 20, 2016, and award the bid to the following vendors who supplied the lowest bid and discounts:

Ability Transmission Delta Transmissions M.K. Hoffman Associates, Inc. All Points Bus/Upholstery Co. Dyna Bolt, Inc. Mondial Automotive Corp. All Systems Brake Service, Inc. Eagle Auto Mall Sales, Inc. Nassau Auto Spring, Inc. A&M Trading Erickson’s (DBA: Automotive Unl.) Nationwide Auto Painting, Inc. Andersen’s Spring/Welding Corp. General Welding Supply Nationwide Instruction for Cardiovascular

Education Barnwell House of Tires Grade A Petroleum Nesco Bus Maintenance Better Miles, Inc. Hempstead Ford Lincoln Paramount Tool & Equipment Corp. Bird Bus Center HO Penn Leasing, LLC, HO Penn Parts Authority Brake Service, Inc. Hub Spring Corporation Partsway, Inc. Bus Parts Warehouse IBS of Southwestern Nassau Planet Earth Recycling CAP Auto Parts Island Auto Electric R&W Truck Equipment Circle Lubricants Islandwide Truck/Auto Collision Sailon Auto Electric Competition Glass, Inc. JJ Miles Rubber Corp. School Bus Parts Company Crackmaster Windshield Repair Knights Marketing Group, Inc. Suffolk County Communications, Inc. Crim Tools, Inc. Linda’s Signs Surf Glass Corporation Crossfire Auto Service Long Island Foreign Car Parts Syosset Truck Sales Crosstown Radiator Long Island Truck Parts Thermo King of Long Island Delphi HD Truck Parts

A complete summary of the bid is available in the Transportation Office.


29. Administrators’ Retreat Agreement – Hofstra University Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Hofstra University for the use of its facilities for the Administrators’ Retreat on August 29, 2016, at no charge. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education, subject to review of district counsel, authorizes the Board President or District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.

30. Football Camp Agreement – Camp Wah-Nee Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Camp Wah-Nee for the Varsity Football Team to attend training camp, August 21st to 25th, 2016. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education, subject to review of district counsel, authorizes the Board President or District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.

31. Donation – The Men’s Association (Varsity Soccer) Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts a donation of $3,200 from The Men’s Association to cover the cost of coach bus transportation for the Girls Varsity Soccer Team trip to Queensbury, New York in the fall.

32. Donation – The Men’s Association (Kickline) Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts a donation of $1,544 from The Men’s Association to be used to purchase twelve new Kickline uniforms to cover the growth of membership. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education approves an increase in the 2016/2017 General Fund Revenue and Appropriation Budgets code A2855-500-02-1000 in the amount of $1,544 for this purpose.

33. Donation – The Men’s Association (Football) Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts a donation of $2,600 from The Men’s Association to cover the cost of bus transportation for the Varsity Football Team trip to Camp Wah-Nee in August 2016.

34. Smart Schools Investment Bond Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the Garden City Smart Schools Investment Bond as presented to the Board on May 17, 2016.


35. 2016/2017 Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) Whereas, the District has reached agreement on a revised Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Plan for the 2016/2017 school year; Whereas, the District acknowledges that the District’s 2015/2016 Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) Plan that was approved by the Commissioner of Education, remains in effect until such time as the Commissioner approves a revised and/or subsequent Plan for the 2016/2017 school year. Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Garden City Union Free School District, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the revised APPR Plan for the 2016/2017 school year for submission to the Commissioner of Education and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit the revised APPR Plan and all other required documentation to the Commissioner of Education; Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the President of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools to execute any and all necessary certification forms required by the Commissioner of Education for the District’s 2016/2017 APPR Plan, including but not limited to the Implementation Certification Form.

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