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
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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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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
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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).
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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
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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
3. 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:
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No. Description Period Estimated
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
4. 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
20/21-015 Musical
Instruments
and Supplies
(Cooperative
BPA)
8/7/20 –
8/6/21
$212,000 $2,000 General
5. 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-
016
BOCES Food
Services
Supplies
8/7/20 –
6/30/21
$160,000 $160,000 Cafeteria, General
6. 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
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20/21-
017
Food and
Beverage
Supplies
(Cooperative
BPA)
8/7/20 –
8/6/21
$2,160,000 $60,000 General, School
Lunch
7. 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
20/21-022 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
9. 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
19/20-023 Rubbish Removal
Services, Ext. #1
8/3/20 – 8/2/21 $ 102,500
10. 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:
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No. Description Period Estimated Amount
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.
20/21-02 General Fund – Cross Contract –
WSB Special Ed Opt 4
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-03 General Fund – Cross Contract –
ESB Special Ed Opt III
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-04 General Fund – Cross Contract –
WSB Special Ed Opt 2
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-05 General Fund – Cross Contract –
WSB Special Ed Opt 3
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-06 General Fund – Cross Contract –
ESB General Ed Special Class
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-07 General Fund – Cross Contract –
WSB General Ed Special Class
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
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Districts.
20/21-08 General Fund – Cross Contract –
Putnam Curriculum Improvement
Services
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-09 General Fund – Cross Contract –
ESB Student Assistance Service
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-10 General Fund – Cross Contract –
WSB Schedule Improvement for
Standard Implementation
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-11 General Fund – Cross Contract –
Putnam Instructional Material Kits
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-12 General Fund – Cross Contract –
ESB Student Assessment Planning
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-13 General Fund – Cross Contract –
ESB Computer Services
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-14 General Fund – Cross Contract –
ESB Health & Safety
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-15 General Fund – Cross Contract –
Questar GASB 45
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-16 General Fund – Cross Contract –
Putnam On-line Application
System
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
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20/21-17 General Fund – Cross Contract –
Putnam Planning Services
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-18 General Fund – Cross Contract –
WSB Planning
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-19 General Fund – Cross Contract –
Questar State and Planning
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-20 General Fund – Cross Contract –
School Safety Training
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
20/21-21 General Fund – Cross Contract –
Broome Research Planning
Cross Contract Revenue to be
received from Component School
Districts.
12. 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
20/21-22 Curriculum, Instruction and
Technology - Community School
Resources
New District Revenue
13. 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
Adjustment
Description
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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.
14. 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
20/21-24 Curriculum, Instruction and
Technology – Technical Services
New District Revenue
15. 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
19/20-112 Curriculum, Instruction and
Technology – Instructional
Technology
New District Revenue
16. 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
19/20-05 General Fund - Facilities To fund the purchase of additional
personal protective equipment
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(PPE) for the Agency to comply
with statewide guidelines
associated with COVID-19.
17. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
Capital Region BOCES for Regional Information Center RIC ONE, a data privacy and security
initiative
18. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
Capital Region BOCES for Regional Information Center (RIC) Website Maintenance
19. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
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.
20. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
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
21. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
Erie2, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus BOCES for ZOOM Video Communication, Inc. license accounts
22. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
Greater Southern Tier (GST) BOCES for Web Based Cyber Security and Privacy Annual
Training.
23. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
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Madison-Oneida BOCES for Statewide Training Regional Information Centers to provide
professional development for all RICs based on current needs and emerging technologies.
24. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
Southern Westchester BOCES for RIC ONE Data Privacy Security Service Inventory Tool
25. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
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.
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29. Adoption of Resolution - PFM Group Consulting LLC
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
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.
30. Adoption of Resolution
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.
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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:
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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
2. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
3. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
4. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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).
5. Approval of Agreement
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The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
6. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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).
7. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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;
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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.
9. Adoption of Resolution
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
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
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(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
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
2. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
3. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
4. Approval of Agreement
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The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
5. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
6. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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
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.
7. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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
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.
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8. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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).
9. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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).
10. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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
Services (Health and Allied Services/Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology).
11. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
an agreement with The Green Vale 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).
12. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached 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).
13. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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an agreement with Yeshiva South Shore 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).
14. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached 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.
15. Approval of Agreement
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.
16. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
17. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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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.
18. Approval of Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached agreement:
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.
19. Approval of Agreement
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.
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21. Approval of Amended Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached amended agreement:
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.
22. Approval of Amended Agreement
The Board is asked to approve the attached amended agreement:
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
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
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
The Board is asked to adopt the following resolution:
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.
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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.
26. Adoption of Board Policy
The Board is asked to adopt the following Board Policy, as recommended in the
attached policy:
Policy #9370.1, Confidential Employees, revised.
27. Adoption of Board Policy
The Board is asked to adopt the following Board Policy, as recommended in the
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
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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)
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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
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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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