SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTHLY MEETING
Minutes – December 16, 2019
1
1. Call to Order at 6:00 PM
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Tracy Frankel President Present
Rob Gershon Vice President Present
Carol C. Cheng Trustee Present
Christopher DiFilippo Trustee Present
Andrew Feldman Trustee Present
Anna Levitan Trustee Present
Susan Parker Trustee Present
Thomas A. Rotolo Trustee Present
Chris Ulrich Trustee Present
A Motion was made for the Board of Education to enter into a Monthly Board of Education
Meeting.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carol C. Cheng, Trustee
SECONDER: Rob Gershon, Vice President
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
2. Executive Session
A Motion was made for the Board of Education to enter into an Executive Session for the
purpose of medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and to
obtain legal advice regarding proposed, pending or current litigation.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher DiFilippo, Trustee
SECONDER: Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
Dr. Rogers and Ms. Bovard were in attendance. No official action was taken.
3. Audit Committee Meeting - 6:42 p.m.
A Motion was made for the Board of Education to enter into an Audit Committee Meeting
for the purpose of reviewing the Internal Audit Report.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tracy Frankel, President
SECONDER: Susan Parker, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
Dr. Rogers, Ms. Bovard, Dr. Rufo, Ms. Mannion, Ms. C. Williams and Ms. Benjamin were in
attendance.
4. Executive Session
A Motion was made for the Board of Education to enter into an Executive Session for the
purpose of medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and to
obtain legal advice regarding proposed, pending or current litigation.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher DiFilippo, Trustee
SECONDER: Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
Dr. Rogers and Ms. Bovard were in attendance. No official action was taken.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTHLY MEETING
Minutes – December 16, 2019
2
5. Monthly Public Meeting - 8:09 p.m.
Dr. Rogers, Ms. Bovard, Dr. Rufo, Dr. LaMelza, Ms. Mannion and Ms. Benjamin were in
attendance.
Pledge of Allegiance
6. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of November 18, 2019 Meeting
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Ulrich, Trustee
SECONDER: Anna Levitan, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
7. Correspondence
8. Legislative Items - State and Federal Level
9. Financial Reports
Treasurer Report - October 2019
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carol C. Cheng, Trustee
SECONDER: Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
10. Review of the Monthly Report of the Superintendent and such other items as may be
appropriate
- Students
South Woods Middle School Student Council Representatives
Dr. Rogers introduced South Woods Middle School Student Council Representatives Sally
Jamieson and Maria DiBello, who provided an update on the many activities the middle school
students have been engaged in since the start of the school year. Some of the activities the
students reported on included the Morning Show broadcast, the Advisory program, the G.I.R.L
Talk upcoming brunch event to showcase female leaders, the winter concert and the production of
The Lion King Jr., activities related to the character education program PRIDE, participation in
the Anti-Bullying Conference at Hofstra University, the fifth grade trip to Washington D.C., spirit
week and activities of the many clubs at the school.
Adelettes and Choral Pride
Dr. Rogers introduced the Adelettes and Choral Pride acapella groups who, under the direction of
Ms. Kristin Howell, performed Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman and White Christmas.
- Instruction
Math Curriculum Presentation
Dr. Rogers introduced Coordinator of Math Dr. John Genova, who was joined by faculty
members Jill Weinberg, Danielle Villalba, Sharon Voelpel, Kristin Peterson, Anthony DePalo and
Kim Dwyer to present some exciting new initiatives in the Syosset math curriculum. Syosset has
embraced the shift from “procedural” math (which emphasizes mimicry of a problem-solving
routine) to “conceptual” math (where students understand math concepts well enough to apply
them as tools in unfamiliar situations). Consistent with the Board of Education vision of preparing
for a future we can’t yet imagine, that strategic problem-solving approach will provide a
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTHLY MEETING
Minutes – December 16, 2019
3
foundation for whatever the future will bring. It emphasizes perseverance and multiple attempts
while integrating real-world applications. Small group collaboration in engaging workspaces with
flexible furniture promotes discussion and uses technology to illuminate concepts, hopefully
contributing to a love of the subject.
- Administration
Dr. Rogers presented several renderings of LED road signs to the Board at various locations
throughout the District for consideration.
Dr. Rogers announced that the High School Curriculum Guide is now online in a mobile-
responsive format. Informational pages for each department, course descriptions and course
selection information, and a search option are included.
Draft Calendar 2020-2021
Dr. Rogers announced the District mobile app is launching soon and will provide customizable
calendars, notifications, menus, access to Facebook and more.
Enrollment Study
Dr. Rogers presented a new enrollment study that was completed by a consultant at the request of
the Board, which included an enrollment projection for “The Sagamore” estates (at the former
Woodbury Country Club location). The data presented included a projection of 25 new students
to the District from the projected 76 units at The Sagamore, with 12 at the elementary level, 7 at
the middle school level and 7 at the high school level (totals do not match due to rounding).
Construction Update
Dr. Rogers provided a construction update on the security vestibule in front of the high school
and the Athletics Center. He noted a delay in the work for the security vestibule due to an
unmarked sanitary septic vault that was discovered underground. The security vestibule is now
projected to be completed at the end of February but is still very sensitive to weather-related
delays. Work is moving swiftly on the SHS Fitness Center, which remains on schedule to be
completed by March 27.
Cyber Security
Dr. Rogers reviewed several cyber security initiatives already implemented by the District, as
well as those underway and upcoming. Dr. Rogers announced emails will soon be available to
students in grades 8 through 12 (Regents-level classes) to facilitate research-related projects,
teacher conversations, and to gain access to the grade portal.
High School Start Time Update
Dr. Rogers announced that after the winter recess, the District will be soliciting community
feedback on the high school start time utilizing a new online tool named Thought Exchange.
More information will be provided after the winter recess.
11. Report from the Spokesperson of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Finance
Ms. Michelle Yen from the Citizens Advisory Committee for Finance reported on the Committee’s
November 21, 2019 meeting. Topics discussed included the reports from the external auditors,
facilities update, Committee’s work plan, the budget process, ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)
reporting, cybersecurity and enrollment demographics. The next meeting of the Committee will be
held on January 14, 2020 at 6:30 pm.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTHLY MEETING
Minutes – December 16, 2019
4
12. Audience to the Public
Michelle Yen, Syosset, NY, inquired about a donation to the District in the value of $1 million. Dr.
Rogers confirmed the donation is an unrestricted gift from the developers of The Sagamore (the
former Woodbury Country Club), based on an agreement the developers negotiated with a 3rd party in
the 2008 timeframe.
Kim Coopersmith, Syosset, NY, expressed concerns about the quality of food being served by
Aramark in the Syosset schools and expressed a desire to investigate “farm-to-school” initiatives. The
resident inquired about when and how often the Student Wellness policy is reviewed and suggested
students be more involved in the food selection process. Board President Tracy Frankel asked the
resident for some additional information related to farm-to-school initiatives and recruiting food
service workers and Board Trustees inquired about the cost and options for schools without cafeterias.
Dr. Rogers stated the ingredients of the food served by Aramark are posted online and stated the
District is always interested in improving Food Services. He also noted that all policies have been
reviewed over the last 5 years, and the District is now entering a second cycle of reviewing all
policies.
Howard Raphaelson, Syosset, NY, commented that he was looking forward to hearing Nassau County
Police Department Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder speak.
Kristina Silbajoris, Woodbury, NY, expressed a concern about proposed legislation related to the
requirement of the HPV and influenza (flu) vaccines for students aged 9 and above and the lack of
parental consent required prior to the administration of the vaccines. The resident requested the Board
express opposition to these bills.
Jacqueline Braunstein, Woodbury, NY, expressed support for the proposed legislation related to the
influenza (flu) and HPV vaccines.
13. Discussion Items
1. Board Conversation with Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder
regarding School Security
The Board invited Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder to the
meeting to discuss the topic of school safety.
Commissioner Ryder reviewed statistics related to school safety including school violence
and drug abuse; active shooter training for superintendents, principals and security personnel;
the increase in highly-trained Tactical Vigilance officers in the spring, tactical gear and
equipment used by police officers; officer mandates to visit school buildings; the RAVE app
and how it decreases emergency response time; the increase in emergency service trucks and
long guns to highly trained officers; issues with armed guards and metal detectors; the
importance of drills; and the importance of the connection of police officers and community
members.
Board Trustees engaged in conversation with the Commissioner and asked several questions
related to the above-listed topics.
Related to the topic of SROs (School Resource Officers), Commissioner Ryder confirmed of
the 56 districts, there are three districts in Nassau County that have SROs assigned, which are
districts with a high rate of gang activity. The Commissioner explained the school resource
program for all Nassau County schools has been expanded significantly. The county has an
ESU (Emergency Service Unit) and a SWAT team, 12 Homeland Security officers that visit
schools every day, and 3 POP (Problem-Orientated Policing) officers per precinct, and a
school threat assessment team.
2. NYSSBA Conference Update
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTHLY MEETING
Minutes – December 16, 2019
5
Board Trustees reported on the conference and workshops, classes and programs they
attended at the annual New York State School Board Association Conference, which included
the following topics: measuring school climate, restorative practices, social media, school
board communication and standards-based grading (presented by Dr. Rogers and South
Grove Principal Mi Jung An).
3. LED Road Signs
A Board Trustee expressed support for single-sided LED road signs as opposed to double-
sided, and inquired about any possible cost difference between the locations proposed.
14. Unfinished Business
15. New Business
A. APPOINTMENTS, TRANSFERS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS AND
RETIREMENTS.
1. Approval of Staff Changes
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rob Gershon, Vice President
SECONDER: Andrew Feldman, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
2. Coaching Recommendations - Winter II 2019/2020
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Parker, Trustee
SECONDER: Carol C. Cheng, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
3. Approval of 2019/2020 Stipends and Hourly Rate Activities
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Ulrich, Trustee
SECONDER: Anna Levitan, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
B. SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AND PROPOSED POLICIES
1. Committee on Special Education Recommendations
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher DiFilippo, Trustee
SECONDER: Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
2. Committee on Preschool Special Education Recommendations
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Andrew Feldman, Trustee
SECONDER: Rob Gershon, Vice President
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
3. Acceptance of Audit Reports
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee
SECONDER: Susan Parker, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTHLY MEETING
Minutes – December 16, 2019
6
4. Approval of Club Charters
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anna Levitan, Trustee
SECONDER: Rob Gershon, Vice President
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
5. Approval of School Calendar 2020/2021
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carol C. Cheng, Trustee
SECONDER: Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
C. PURCHASING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
1. Authorization for Service Contracts
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rob Gershon, Vice President
SECONDER: Chris Ulrich, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
2. Authorization for Special Education and/or Nursing Contracts
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher DiFilippo, Trustee
SECONDER: Susan Parker, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
3. Authorization for Agreement with Erie 1 BOCES
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anna Levitan, Trustee
SECONDER: Andrew Feldman, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
4. Authorization for Contracts for Federal Part B Funds
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Parker, Trustee
SECONDER: Carol C. Cheng, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
5. Authorization for Bond Resolution
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Andrew Feldman, Trustee
SECONDER: Rob Gershon, Vice President
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
6. Authorization for Piggybacking
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carol C. Cheng, Trustee
SECONDER: Christopher DiFilippo, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
7. Authorizations for Change Orders were taken together.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTHLY MEETING
Minutes – December 16, 2019
7
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Ulrich, Trustee
SECONDER: Andrew Feldman, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
8. Award of Bids
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Parker, Trustee
SECONDER: Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
9. Disposal of Broken, Surplus and/or Obsolete Equipment and Books
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rob Gershon, Vice President
SECONDER: Anna Levitan, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
10. Authorization for Insurance Policies
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Parker, Trustee
SECONDER: Carol C. Cheng, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
11. Acceptance of Donation
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Ulrich, Trustee
SECONDER: Andrew Feldman, Trustee
AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich
16. Adjournment
The Board of Education meeting adjourned at 10:11 PM.
** There will be a Monthly Board of Education Meeting on January 13, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. in the
South Woods Middle School Auditorium.
17. Resolutions
Respectfully submitted,
Francine Benjamin
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
APPROVAL OF STAFF CHANGES
APPROVAL OF STAFF CHANGES – CERTIFIED STAFF
NAME POSITION DATE SCHOOL STEP
SIMONE-RAM, Holly ENL Teacher - LTS 12-02-19 Village Elementary M.A. – Step 1
COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENT – LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTES – CERTIFIED STAFF
HIRAYAMA, Hannah Music Teacher – Long-term Substitute 11-26-19 Baylis Elementary
HOFMANN, Nicole Social Studies Teacher – Long-term
Substitute
12-01-19 South Woods Middle School
RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF
HAYDEN, Lori Clerk Typist 11-24-19 Personal Reasons Transportation
FALCO, Deborah Registered Professional
Nurse
12-31-19 Personal Reasons Syosset High School
MENACHEM, Rebecca Teacher Aide 12-20-19 Personal Reasons Syosset High School
NOBLE, Jessica School Monitor - PT 12-20-19 Personal Reasons South Grove Elementary
DEVITO, Deborah Sr. Clerk Typist 01-30-20 Retirement South Woods MS
REINA, Victoria Typist Clerk 11-04-19 Personal Reasons Syosset High School
CORRECTION – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF
DIPPEL, Roy AV Technician 12-13-19 Revised Date
of Retirement
Syosset High School
NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS – PART-TIME – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF
JAFRI, Humaira School Monitor – Part-time 12-03-19 Baylis Elementary School
FRANGAS, Stacey School Monitor – Part-time/Clerical 12-09-19 H.B. Thompson MS
LUI, Shuetmei Typist Clerk – Part-time Sub 12-10-19 Syosset High School
DALVI, Anoushka Student Worker – Part-time 12-04-19 Syosset High School
CORTESE, Louis Cleaner – Part-time Sub 11-12-19 District
FEUER, Joyce Clerk Typist – Part-time Sub 11-12-19 Syosset High School
BERCE DE AZEVEDO,
Clarissa
Student Worker – Part-time 11-21-19 Syosset High School
REASSIGNMENT – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF
MELECIO, John Cleaner – Part-time reassigned to Cleaner –
Full-time
12-16-19 Willits Elementary School
NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT – FULL-TIME – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF
PENESKY, James Cleaner 11-12-19 H.B. Thompson Middle School
CHIANG, Jenny Teacher Aide/Bus Attendant 11-25-19 Robbins Lane Elementary
SEREDIOUK, Pavlo Maintainer 12-02-19 Hilltop
TERMINATIONS
SELOCK, Dylan Cleaner – Part-time Sub 07-01-19 District
REESE, Erica School Monitor – Part-time 11-01-19 Willits Elementary School
15.A.1
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019 APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE – CERTIFIED STAFF
GONZALEZ,
Samantha
Special Education
Teacher
12-09-19 through 12-20-19 Unpaid FMLA South Woods Middle
School
KANE, Courtney Art Teacher 01-06-20 through 02-06-20 Unpaid FMLA Village Elementary
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR EXTENDED CHILDCARE LEAVE OF ABSENCE – CERTIFIED
STAFF
KANE, Courtney Art Teacher 02-07-20 through 04-03-20 Unpaid
Childcare
Village Elementary
LAROCHELLE,
Jennifer
Special Education
Teacher
01-02-20 through 06-30-20 Unpaid
Childcare
H.B. Thompson
Middle School
ROBERTI, Lauren Special Education
Teacher
11-25-19 through 03-19-20 Unpaid
Childcare
Village Elementary
WASCHITZ, Beth Guidance
Counselor
11-20-19 through 01-31-20
(Revised length of leave)
Unpaid
Childcare
Syosset High School
APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE STAFF
CURCIO, Alyssa Permanent Substitute
MASTRANDREA, Nicole Permanent Substitute
DELETE:
CLEMENTS, Phyllis Permanent Substitute
ISAACSON, Andrew Permanent Substitute
THOMAS, Samantha Permanent Substitute
APPOINTMENT OF TUTOR STAFF
DELETE:
GIRSCHICK, Amanda Tutor
GROSSO, Valerie Tutor
SIMONE-RAM, Holly Tutor
APPOINTMENT OF PER DIEM SUBSTITUTE STAFF
HIRAYAMA, Hannah Per Diem Substitute
APPOINTMENT OF TEACHING ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTE STAFF
VISCARDI, Peter Teaching Assistant Substitute
15.A.1
Name: SIMONE-RAM, Holly
Appointment: ENL Teacher – Long-term Substitute
Effective Date: December 2, 2019
Replacing: Rachel Brine – FMLA/Childcare Leave
Salary Placement: M.A. – Step 1 - $72,762.
Education: University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia M.S./1995
SUNY @ Albany, Albany, New York B.A./1991
Certification: Special Education 09-01-98/Permanent
English To Speakers of Other Languages 07-18-19/Initial
Experience: Syosset Central School District, Syosset, New York Aug. 2019 - Present
Tutor
Tutor July 2018 – June 2019
Tutor Jan. 2018 – June 2018
Hagedorn Little Village School, Seaford, New York Sept. 2008 – Dec. 2017
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Kidz Therapy, Garden City, New York Dec. 2010 - 2016
Special Education Resource Room Teacher (SEIT)
ACLD Kramer Learning Center, Bay Shore, New York 1999 – 2000
Special Education Teacher
John Rolfe Middle School, Richmond, Virginia 1995 – 1998
Special Education Teacher
Virginia Treatment Center, Richmond, Virginia Spr. 1995
Student Teacher
Mary Munford Elementary School, Richmond, Virginia Fall 1994
Student Teacher
Assignment: Village Elementary School
HOMEBOUND
Name Effective Date Grade/School
Syosset Home Tutoring 11-06-19 12th Grade/Syosset High School (10 hrs/weekly)
Syosset Home Tutoring 11-06-19 8th Grade/H.B. Thompson Middle School (2 hrs/weekly)
Syosset Home Tutoring 11-07-19 9th Grade/Syosset High School (6 hrs/weekly)
David Biener 11-07-19 9th Grade/Syosset High School (2 hrs/weekly)
Helping Hands 11-07-19
(Revised)
Kindergarten/Baylis Elementary School (3 hrs/weekly)
Syosset Home Tutoring 11-19-19
(Revised)
12th Grade/Syosset High School (6 hrs/weekly)
Tutoring 4 Life 11-19-19 12th Grade/Syosset High School (2 hrs/weekly)
David Biener 11-19-19 12th Grade/Syosset High School (2 hrs/weekly)
Syosset Home Tutoring 11-20-19 11th Grade/Syosset High School (6 hrs/weekly)
Syosset Home Tutoring 11-25-19 11th Grade/Syosset High School (8 hrs/weekly)
Syosset Home Tutoring 12-02-19 11th Grade/Syosset High School (8 hrs/weekly)
David Biener 12-02-19 11th Grade/Syosset High School (2 hrs/weekly)
15.A.1.a
Att
ach
men
t: D
ecem
ber
201
9 B
ack-
Up
(15
65 :
Ap
pro
val o
f S
taff
Ch
ang
es)
CIVIL SERVICE STAFF CHANGES RESIGNATIONS
HAYDEN, Lori, Clerk Typist, Transportation, effective November 24, 2019, for personal reasons.
FALCO, Deborah, Registered Professional Nurse, effective December 31, 2019, for personal reasons.
MENACHEM, Rebecca, Teacher Aide, Syosset HS, for personal reasons, effective December 20, 2019.
NOBLE, Jessica, School Monitor PT, South Grove, for personal reasons, effective December 20, 2019.
DEVITO, Deborah, Sr. Clerk Typist, South Woods MS, for purposes of retirement, effective January 30, 2020.
Ms. DeVito has been employed by the district for 20 years.
REINA, Victoria, Typist Clerk, Syosset HS, for personal reasons, effective November 4, 2019.
CORRECTION DIPPEL, Roy, AV Technician, Syosset HS, effective date of retirement should be December 13, 2019, not
December 12, 2019 as previously reported.
NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS – PART-TIME JAFRI, Humaira, School Monitor PT, Baylis, effective December 3, 2019, $17.87 per hour.
FRANGAS, Stacey, School Monitor PT/Clerical, H.B. Thompson MS, effective December 9, 2019, $18.93 per hour.
LUI, Shuetmei, Typist Clerk PT Sub, Syosset HS, effective December 10, 2019, $17.71 per hour.
DALVI, Anoushka, Student Worker PT, Syosset HS, effective December 4, 2019, $12.18 per hour.
CORTESE, Louis, Cleaner PT Sub, District, effective November 12, 2019, $20.87 per hour.
FEUER, Joyce, Clerk Typist PT Sub, Syosset HS, effective November 12, 2019, $17.71 per hour.
BERCE DE AZEVEDO, Clarissa, Student Worker PT, Syosset HS, effective November 21, 2019, $12.18 per hour.
REASSIGNMENTS
MELECIO, John, Cleaner PT, District, reassigned to Cleaner FT, Willits, Group C, Step 10, $53,939, includes
credit for prior experience, effective December 16, 2019, probationary period to June 16, 2020.
NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT – FULL-TIME PENESKY, James, Cleaner, H.B. Thompson, Group C, Step 4, $47,747, includes credit for prior experience,
effective November 12, 2019, probationary period to May 12, 2020, replaces Warren Milek, who was promoted.
CHIANG, Jenny, Teacher Aide/Bus Attendant, Robbins Lane, Group Y, Step 2, $30,000, includes credit for prior
experience, effective November 25, 2019, probationary period to June 23. 2020.
SEREDIOUK, Pavlo, Maintainer, Hill Top, Group F, Step 11, $68,345, includes credit for prior experience, effective
December 2, 2019, probationary period to June 2, 2020.
TERMINATIONS SELOCK, Dylan, Cleaner PT Sub, District, effective July 1, 2019.
REESE, Erica, School Monitor PT, Willits, effective November 1, 2019.
15.A.1.a
Att
ach
men
t: D
ecem
ber
201
9 B
ack-
Up
(15
65 :
Ap
pro
val o
f S
taff
Ch
ang
es)
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
COACHING RECOMMENDATIONS - WINTER II 2019/2020
RESOLVED, that the following coaching recommendations for the Winter II 2019/2020 athletic
season be approved:
MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH STIPEND
BSKT, Girls Head SW 7th Grade SAWICKI, Chris $4985.
BSKT, Girls Head SW 8th Grade ALLEN, Thomas $5400.
Volleyball, Boys Head HBT LERTORA, Matthew $4275.
Volleyball, Boys Head SW ACQUARO, Mike $5052.
Wrestling, Head SW COLLINS, John $5400.
Wrestling, Asst. SW ROGERS, Doug $3734.
Wrestling, Head HBT DELUCCA, Ray $5400.
Wrestling, Asst. HBT GRAZIOSI, Rocco $3734.
ADDITIONAL PAY – COACHES
RESOLVED, that as a result of extended seasons, additional pay is being approved for the following
coaches:
Cross Country, Varsity Boys Head CAFIERO, Rich $1375.11
Cross Country, Varsity Boys Assistant CORETTE, Dean $720.64
Cross Country, Varsity Girls Head SPITERI, Mike $1375.11
Cross Country, Varsity Girls Assistant HOFMANN, Nicole $900.79
Soccer, Varsity Girls Head MARCHETTA, Joe $1637.30
Soccer, Varsity Girls Assistant INCREMONA, Ian $1388.66
Swimming, Varsity Girls Head SCHLEIDER, Christopher $3462.48
Swimming, Varsity Girls Assistant CIPOLLINO, Michael $1931.79
Volleyball, Varsity Boys Head ACQUARO, Michael $1154.16
Volleyball, Varsity Boys Assistant TAGLIA, Joe $804.00
Volleyball, Varsity Girls Head CHRISTIANSEN, Liz $1667.12
Volleyball, Varsity Girls Assistant LOMONACO, Lauren $1415.31
Volleyball, Varsity Girls Assistant LERTORA, Matthew $1088.75
15.A.2
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
APPROVAL OF 2019/2020 STIPENDS AND HOURLY RATE ACTIVITIES
RECREATION PROGRAM 2019/2020
RESOLVED, that the following Recreation Program personnel be employed for the 2019/2020
school year:
RECREATION SPECIALISTS HOURLY RATE
BERNSTEIN, Fran $30.65
FERRARO, Monica $30.65
NON-CONTRACTUAL SCHEDULES – REVISED
STUDENT WORKER AND AV HELPER EFFECTIVE 12/31/19
2019/2020 $13.00
MAINTENANCE/CLERICAL
2019/2020 $13.00
APPOINTMENT TO EXTRACURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS – HIGH SCHOOL (REVISED)
RESOLVED, that the following appointments to extracurricular assignments in Syosset High School,
as listed below, be and hereby are approved for the 2019/2020 school year. All are within the
budgeted guidelines.
ADVISOR CLUB YEAR STIPEND
2019/2020
EAGER, Marcy School Newspaper, The Pulse, Co-Advisor 01 $2636.12
FERGUSON, Pamela School Newspaper, The Pulse, Co-Advisor 14 $6098.82
DELETE:
FERGUSON, Pamela School Newspaper, The Pulse, Advisor 14 $8712.60
APPOINTMENT TO THE EARLY MORNING MULTISENSORY PROGRAM
NAME SCHOOL
NUNZIATA, Stephanie Baylis Elementary School
DELETE:
HENDRICKSON, Danielle Baylis Elementary School
15.A.3
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS
WHEREAS, the Committee on Special Education and Sub-CSE is responsible for identification and
education of children with disabilities, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received and reviewed the minutes of the CSE and Sub-CSE
minus the names of the students, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education may request the CSE and Sub-CSE to reconsider any of these
recommendations, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, the Board of Education has reviewed and approves of said recommendations and will
arrange for the implementation of the submitted CSE records:
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETINGS
November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19, 22, 25
SUB-COMMITTEES ON SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETINGS
Syosset High School - October 16, 30; November 6, 8
HB Thompson M.S. - November 4
South Woods M.S. - October 31; November 4, 5, 13, 18
Baylis Elementary - November 6, 7
Village Elementary - November 8
Walt Whitman Elementary - November 15
Willits Elementary - November 19
Out of District - November 6, 18
Parentally Placed - November 13, 19
15.B.1
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS
WHEREAS, the Committee on Preschool Special Education is now directly responsible to the Board of
Education for its findings under Chapter 243, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education must arrange for all special placements for services for children of
the Syosset Central School District, and
WHEREAS, each member of the Board of Education has received a copy of said recommendations,
minus the names of the children presented, for their information, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby resolves to arrange for the recommendations of the
Committee on Preschool Special Education meeting of:
November 1, 2019
November 5, 2019
November 7, 2019
November 12, 2019
November 14, 2019
November 15, 2019
November 18, 2019
November 19, 2019
November 21, 2019
December 5, 2019
15.B.2
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
ACCEPTANCE OF AUDIT REPORTS
WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District has engaged the services of R.S. Abrams to conduct
an internal audit for the school year 2018-2019, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received reports of the findings of such audits, therefore be
it
RESOLVED, that the Syosset Central School District accepts the internal audit reports and the
corrective action plan.
15.B.3
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
APPROVAL OF CLUB CHARTERS
WHEREAS, Section 172.2 of the Commissioners Regulation requires that the Board of
Education make regulations for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of extra classroom
activities and for the safeguarding, accounting and audit of all monies received, and
WHEREAS, as part of these regulations, all school clubs that are established in grades
five through twelve will be required to submit a school charter for Board of Education approval,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign contracts with the
various vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign contracts, and be it further
RESOLVED, that all 2019-2020 student club charters are approved by the Board of Education.
BAYLIS Student Council
SHS Korean Culture Group
Israeli Culture Group
Spikeball Group
15.B.4
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020/2021
The Superintendent recommends that a school calendar for the 2020/2021 school year be approved as
attached.
Additional modifications may be made depending on the total number of lost days of instruction due
to inclement weather and/or changes in the Regents examination period.
In the event that fuel shortages or emergency fuel allocations are necessary, modification of the
school calendar may be required.
15.B.5
T7
1-4
2L
2B
W Tl't
s6t2 13
L9 20
T4
11
rB
25
M3
10
17
24
31
z6 27
Mrwrh{123
678910
zB 29
t6
23
3o
13
20
14 1.5
2L 22
17
24
si
SyossetCentralSchoolDistrict
2020-2021School Year Calendar
MTWTh E
4
11
rB
25
289L4 15 16
2L 22 23
z8 29 30
wTh{s6772 \9 t4
19 20 21
'o'@@
10
17
24
M
5
12
t9
z6
T Th
,1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
E2
9
t6
3o
7
t4
2l
zB
I4
11
rB
25
M
10
17
24
31
Sept.8
June z5
Superintendent'sConference Day
Snow Make-up DaySchool Closed ifnot needed
Schools Closed
First Day of Classes for Students
Last Day of Classes for Students
MTWThF1234
ZB9101117 rB
24 25
3r,
r4
28
15
22
29
WThE45611 t2 13
17 18 L9 20
24 25 z6 27
M2
9
16
3o
T
10
Th
1
B
15
22
29
E
9
16
3o
6
13
20
5
12
t9
26
7
L4
21
zB
MTW
MTWThEt2345B 9 10. 11 t2
15t617rBl1q.22 2g 24 25 z6
29 30 31,
IMItIIIIDIIDTIMTWThEr2345B910ltL215 16 L7 r8 19
D2 2e eA aq 26
IEillti$tltlSDttrllMIWTh
4567 B
15
29
11 12 13 74
{'1
20 zBta
r8
25
19 20 2L
MTWThFt234B
15
22
29
7
t4
2L
zB
I
25
11
rB16
3o
10
17
24
JulyJuly
J
3IDistrict Closed; Fourth of JulyDistrict Closed; Eid al-AdhaSuperintendent's Conference DaySuperintendent's Conference DaySuperintendent's Conference DaySchools Closed; Labor DayFirst Day of ClassesSchools Closed; Yom KippurSchools Closed; Columbus DaySuperintendent's Conference DayElection Day, Schools Closed for StudentsSchools Closed; Veterans' DaySchools Closed; Thanksgiving RecessSchools Closed; Winter Recess
January r8February rzFebruary r5-r9Mar. z9 - AprilMay r3
MayzT
May z8
May 3rJune z5
Schools Closed; Martin Luther King, Jr. DaySchools Closed; Lunar NewYearSchools Closed; Presidents' Week
z Schools Closed; Spring RecessSchools Closed; Eid al-FitrSnow Make-up Day +3Schools Closedif notneededfor Make-up DaySnow Make-up Day #1Schools Closed if not neededfor Make-up DaySnow Make-upDay #2Schoo/s Closed if not neededfor Make-up DaySchools Closed; Memorial DayLast Day of Classes
September rSeptember zSeptember 3September 7September 8September z8October rzNovember 3
November uNovember z5-27Dec. z4 - Jan. r
Total Number of Days: lTg lnstructional Days + 4 Conference Days - t8B
15.B.5.a
Att
ach
men
t: 1
80 D
ay C
alen
dar
20-
21 (
003)
(15
78 :
Ap
pro
val o
f S
cho
ol C
alen
dar
202
0/20
21)
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District wishes to initiate and/or continue service contracts with
vendors for essential supplemental computer, administrative and facilities services that affect the ongoing
operations of the district, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign contracts with the various
vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant Superintendent for
Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the Board’s designee, are
authorized to sign contracts, and be it further
RESOLVED, that purchase orders for contracts for the 2019-2020 school year be issued to the vendors on
the attached list. Resources for the above are within the General Fund.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION COST
Hofstra University License agreement for Syosset High
School commencement exercise 2019-2020
$17,708.16/estimate
Town of Oyster Bay 2019 Community Center Usage Permit –
Continuing Education Knitting/Crocheting
Make-up dates
No cost to district
Tequipment Inc. Term: 10/01/2019 – 06/30/2020
Smart Learning Suite Software, Online PD and
1 Deployment day onsite / 18 Subscriptions
$2,160.00
Heartland Payment
Systems, LLC
SY 2019-2020
Merchant Account Extension #3
No cost to district
Learning Ally Inc. SY 2019-2020
Addendum: Data Security and Privacy
Standards
10 Seat Package renewal
No cost to district
$990.00
Scholastic Inc. SY 2019-2020
Addendum: Data Security and Privacy
Standards
HB Thompson
Walt Whitman
South Grove (1)
South Grove (2)
No cost to district
$208.78
$2,114.86
$793.82
$411.13
MercyFirst Title I Pass Through Funding
9/1/2019 – 8/31/2020
Academic remediation services
Vocational skills tutoring
Program supervision
Supplies & Equipment purchases
Total amount not to exceed unless there is a
carryover from prior year to be determined &
posted by NYSED
$46.44 ph.
$46.44 ph.
$16,000.00/not to exceed
$779.00/not to exceed
$114,428.00
Saint Anthony’s
High School
Term: 01/06/2020 – 03/04/2020
Use of facilities for student center, indoor
turf, track and restrooms
$4,560.00
15.C.1
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND/OR NURSING CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District wishes to initiate and/or continue contracts with services
providers for essential instructional and supplemental special education services, including services
according to students’ IEPs, and that affect the ongoing operations of the District as per the attachment,
and
WHEREAS, all vendors will be selected based upon student needs, continuity of service, financial and
logistical considerations, and
WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District both performed an RFP and participates in the North
Shore Cooperative for some of the services, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign contracts with the various
vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant Superintendent for
Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the Board’s designee, are
authorized to sign contracts, and be it further
RESOLVED, that purchase orders for contracts for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years be issued for
amounts approximating the proposed costs listed. Final determination of certain costs is made by the
State and is subject to change. Resources for the above are within the General or Special Aid Fund.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION COST
Peter J. Pramataris,
Psy.D
SY 2019-20
Neuropsychological Evaluation/w written
report
$4,000
South Huntington
UFSD
SY 2019-20
District of Residence for Syosset
Tuition rate set by
Education Law Section
3602-c
North Shore School
District
SY 2019-20
District of Residence for Syosset
Tuition rate set by
Education Law Section
3602-c
NSSA SY 2019-20 Tuition rate set by
Education Law Section
3602-c
NSSA
SY 2019-20
Behavior Intervention Cons. (Indirect)
Behavior Intervention Services:
Teacher/ABA Paraprofessional
Behavior Int. Serv. (Supervisor)
Parent Training
Parent Training Workshop (Sm grp)
Consultant Teacher of (1:1) Aide
Intensive Clinical Support Instructor
Functional Behavior Analysis
Staff Development and Training
Transition Planning and Services
Job Coach/Aide
$150/hr.
$85/hr.
$150/hr.
$150/hr.
$200/hr.
$85/hr.
$100/hr.
$150/hr.
$200/hr.
$200/hr.
$85/hr.
15.C.2
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR AGREEMENT WITH ERIE 1 BOCES
This Education Law 2-d Opt-In (“Opt-In”) is executed and entered into as of the date of
execution specified below (“Effective Date”), by the School District identified below
(“District”).
WHEREAS, Google LLC (“Vendor”), a cooperation having its principal offices at 1600
Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, provides certain services to the District
pursuant to certain contractual arrangements and Vendor Terms of Services (“TOS”) entered into
between District and Vendor; and,
WHEREAS, the State of New York has enacted New York Education Law 2-d; and,
WHEREAS, Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (“Erie 1 BOCES”), a municipal
corporation organized and existing under the Education Law of the State of New York having its
principal offices at 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224, has entered into an
EDUCATION LAW 2-d Agreement (“Agreement”) in order to address and give binding effect
to the terms of New York Education Law 2-d and Section 1.8 of which Agreement provides that
school districts can become party to the Agreement by executing a written opt-in to do so; and,
WHEREAS, District wishes to become party to the Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, District attests and agrees as follows:
1. District has evaluated its needs with respect to New York Education Law 2-d and wishes
to become subject to the terms of the Agreement;
2. District hereby formally notifies Erie 1 BOCES and confirms that it is opting into the
Agreement in accordance with Section 1.8 thereof.
3. By executing this Opt-In, District agrees to be bound by and to comply with the terms of
the Agreement.
15.C.3
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTRACTS FOR FEDERAL PART B FUNDS
WHEREAS, Federal funds are required to pass through the school district to be
remitted to outside special education programs, the Syosset Central School District
must have contracts with the approved special education programs (ASEPs), and
WHEREAS, programs on the attached list have been designated as ASEPs, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign
contracts with the various vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr.
Patricia Rufo, Assistant Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy
Superintendent of Schools, as the Board’s designee, are authorized to sign contracts,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that contracts be issued for an amount not to exceed $650.00 per pupil
for full allocation and $217.00 per pupil for related services only for 619 funds, a
maximum of $1,747.00 per pupil for full allocation and $583.00 per pupil for related
services only for 611 funds for the 2019-20 school year. Resources for the above are
to be paid from the Special Aid Fund and from Federal sources.
School, Section 619 Funds
(Pupils with disabilities aged 3-5)
Full Allocation Cost
2019-20 Per Student
Related Services
Only Cost
2019-20 Per Student
ACDS $650.00 $217.00
All About Kids $650.00 $217.00
Section 611 Funds
(Pupils with disabilities aged 3-21)
ACDS $1.747.00 $583.00
All About Kids $1,747.00 $583.00
Anderson Center for Autism $1,747.00 -
Nassau Suffolk Services for Autistic, Inc. $1,747.00 -
15.C.4
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR BOND RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS SCHOOL
DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $19,989,248 BONDS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PAY
THE COST THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the qualified voters of the Syosset Central School District duly approved a
proposition at the Special District Meeting of said School District duly called, held and
conducted on February 13, 2018, authorizing energy efficiency improvements to various School
District buildings and facilities, including but not limited to boiler and burner replacements,
heating and ventilation system upgrades, lighting upgrades and replacements, energy
management systems, renewable energy-photovoltaic electric generation, co-generation, ceiling
replacements, and other appropriate energy conservation measures as authorized by Article 9 of
the Energy Law and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education §155.20, including original
furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and
expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $19,989,248, such proposition
providing for the levy of a tax therefor to be collected in installments, with up to $19,989,248
obligations of said School District, to be issued in anticipation; and
WHEREAS, such project has been determined to be a “Type II Action” as defined under
the regulations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, promulgated pursuant to the
State Environmental Quality Review Act, the implementation of which as proposed it has been
determined such regulations provide, will not have any significant adverse environmental
impact; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize said capital project and to provide for the
financing thereof, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Board of Education of the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County,
New York, as follows:
Section 1. Energy efficiency improvements to various School District buildings and
facilities, including but not limited to boiler and burner replacements, heating and ventilation
system upgrades, lighting upgrades and replacements, energy management systems, renewable
energy-photovoltaic electric generation, co-generation, ceiling replacements, and other
appropriate energy conservation measures as authorized by Article 9 of the Energy Law and
Regulations of the Commissioner of Education §155.20, including original furnishings,
equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in
connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $19,989,248, in and for the Syosset
Central School District, Nassau County, New York, are hereby authorized.
15.C.5
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid $19,989,248 maximum
estimated cost shall be by the issuance of $19,989,248 bonds of said School District hereby
authorized to be issued therefor, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid class of objects or purposes is thirty (30) years, pursuant to subdivision 97 of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Syosset Central School District, Nassau
County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and
interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such
bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable
real property in said School District, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such
bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the
bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the President of
the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and
contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said President of the Board
of Education, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the bonds herein
authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the
limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the
consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue bonds with substantially level or
declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the President of the Board of Education,
the chief fiscal officer of such School District. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital
of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be
in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the
Local Finance Law, as the President of the Board of Education shall determine consistent with
the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said School
District is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of
this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after
the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes
of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies
are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set
aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.
Section 9. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in
summary form in the official newspapers of said School District for such purpose, together with
a notice of the School District Clerk substantially in the form provided in Section 81.00 of the
Local Finance Law.
15.C.5
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll
call, which resulted as follows:
Tracy Frankel VOTING YES
Rob Gershon VOTING YES
Carol Cheng VOTING YES
Christopher DiFilippo VOTING YES
Andy Feldman VOTING YES
Anna Levitan VOTING YES
Susan Parker VOTING YES
Thomas Rotolo VOTING YES
Chris Ulrich VOTING YES
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
* * * * * *
15.C.5
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR PIGGYBACKING
WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District wishes to utilize a contract through Hewlett-
Woodmere Union Free School District for Environmental Consulting and Testing Services
Extension #2; and
WHEREAS, Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District entered into an agreement with J.C.
Broderick and Associates for Environmental Consulting and Testing Services Extension #2; and
WHEREAS, this contract authorizes municipalities, like Syosset Central School District, to
utilize this agreement.
WHEREAS, said contract is in compliance with Board of Education Policy 6700 and its
accompanying resolution, and New York State General Municipal Law §103(16).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Syosset Central
School District authorizes the Syosset Central School District’s use of the agreement between
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District and J.C. Broderick and Associates for
Environmental Consulting and Testing Services Extension #2; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes
the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders in accordance with the agreement between
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District and J.C. Broderick and Associates.
15.C.6
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR BAYLIS CHANGE ORDER G-01 WATRAL BROTHERS
INC.
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Watral Brothers
Inc. (“Watral”) for Site Upgrades at J. Irving Baylis ES in the amount of $120,000.00 (SED
No. 28-05-02-06-0-012-026) (“Baylis Contract”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the existing Baylis Contract for a
Deduct Change Order G-01 in the amount of $10,000.00 for general contingency allowance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Deduct Change Order #G-01 for the Baylis
Contract in the amount of $10,000.00; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order G-01 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR BH CHANGE ORDER G-01 WATRAL BROTHERS INC.
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Watral Brothers
Inc. (“Watral”) for Site Upgrades at Berry Hill ES in the amount of $358,500.00 (SED No. 28-
05-02-06-0-005-023) (“Berry Hill Contract”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the existing Berry Hill Contract for a
Change Order G-01 in the amount of $22,144.11 for changes to curb cuts and additional
sidewalks as required by Nassau County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order #G-01 for the Berry Hill
Contract in the amount of $22,144.11; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order G-01 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-01 LASER INDUSTRIES INC.
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Laser
Industries Inc. (Laser) for Site Upgrades at Syosset High School in the amount of $5,190,000.00
(SED No. 28-05-02-06-0-010-045) (“Syosset High School”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Manager, Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the
existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-01 in the amount of $19,500.00 for
upgraded materials;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order C-01 for the Syosset High
School Contract in the amount of $19,500.00; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order C-01 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-02 LASER INDUSTRIES INC.
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Laser
Industries Inc. (Laser) for Site Upgrades at Syosset High School in the amount of $5,190,000.00
(SED No. 28-05-02-06-0-010-045) (“Syosset High School”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Manager, Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the
existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-02 in the amount of $4,864.09 to
replace catch basin and casting at shop area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order C-02 for the Syosset High
School Contract in the amount of $4,864.09; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order C-02 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-03 LASER INDUSTRIES INC,
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Laser
Industries Inc. (Laser) for Site Upgrades at Syosset High School in the amount of $5,190,000.00
(SED No. 28-05-02-06-0-010-045) (“Syosset High School”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Manager, Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the
existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-03 in the amount of $7,845.65 to
replace precast water main valve box and casting;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order C-03 for the Syosset High
School Contract in the amount of $7,845.65; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order C-03 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-04 LASER INDUSTRIES INC.
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Laser
Industries Inc. (Laser) for Site Upgrades at Syosset High School in the amount of $5,190,000.00
(SED No. 28-05-02-06-0-010-045) (“Syosset High School”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Manager, Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the
existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-04 in the amount of $16,514.18 to
supply and install drainage pool and connection pipe – existing drainage to new drainage system;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order C-04 for the Syosset High
School Contract in the amount of $16,514.18; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order C-04 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-05 LASER INDUSTRIES INC,
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Laser
Industries Inc. (Laser) for Site Upgrades at Syosset High School in the amount of $5,190,000.00
(SED No. 28-05-02-06-0-010-045) (“Syosset High School”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Manager, Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the
existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-05 in the amount of $20,870.88 to
relocate utilities as needed;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order C-05 for the Syosset High
School Contract in the amount of $20,870.88; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order C-05 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-06 LASER INDUSTRIES INC,
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Laser
Industries Inc. (Laser) for Site Upgrades at Syosset High School in the amount of $5,190,000.00
(SED No. 28-05-02-06-0-010-045) (“Syosset High School”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Manager, Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the
existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-06 in the amount of $27,359.19 to
upgrade sidewalk configuration – adjustment to sewer cleanouts, steps, ramps and railing
restoration;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order C-06 for the Syosset High
School Contract in the amount of $27,359.19; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order C-06 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-07 LASER INDUSTRIES INC,
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Laser
Industries Inc. (Laser) for Site Upgrades at Syosset High School in the amount of $5,190,000.00
(SED No. 28-05-02-06-0-010-045) (“Syosset High School”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Manager, Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the
existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-07 in the amount of $8,970.00 for
Tennis courts – refurbishment upgrades;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order C-07 for the Syosset High
School Contract in the amount of $8,970.00; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order C-07 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-08 LASER INDUSTRIES INC.
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Laser
Industries Inc. (Laser) for Site Upgrades at Syosset High School in the amount of $5,190,000.00
(SED No. 28-05-02-06-0-010-045) (“Syosset High School”); and,
WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,
Park East Construction Manager, Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the
existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-08 in the amount of $3,961.95 for
installation of temporary access path through berm at bus loop;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order C-08 for the Syosset High
School Contract in the amount of $3,961.95; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order C-08 on behalf of
the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant
Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the
Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AWARD OF BIDS
WHEREAS, bids for the school year 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 have been duly received and
opened. It is recommended that award be made to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting
specifications.
RESOLVED, that bids be awarded for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021school year to the vendors
listed below. Resources are within the General Fund budget allocation.
BID VENDOR AWARD
Integrated Pest Management #24-19.20 Predator Pest Control Inc. $19,450.00/est.
Wayfinding Signs #35-19.20 Signs by Tomorrow $2,682.35/est.
Print Center Finishing Equipment #43-19.20 CMC Machine
Suburban Graphic Supply
$16,699.60/est.
$3,230.40/est.
15.C.8
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
DISPOSAL OF BROKEN, SURPLUS AND/OR OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT AND
BOOKS
WHEREAS, equipment and books have been determined to be broken, surplus and/or obsolete,
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the School District to dispose of such broken, surplus
and/or obsolete equipment and/or books, be it
RESOLVED, that such broken, surplus and/or obsolete equipment and books will be disposed of
in a manner that serves the best interest of the Syosset Central School District. Be it further,
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools, or his designee is hereby authorized to proceed
with the disposal of surplus, broken and/or obsolete equipment, supplies and books.
15.C.9
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
AUTHORIZATION FOR INSURANCE POLICIES
WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District wishes to initiate and/or continue service contracts with
vendors for insurance services that affect the ongoing operations of the district, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign NYSIR Subscriber
Agreements and contracts with the various vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia
Rufo, Assistant Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools,
as the Board’s designee, is authorized to sign contracts, and be it further
RESOLVED, that NYSIR Subscriber Agreements and purchase orders be issued to NYSIR (New York
Schools Insurance Reciprocal) and Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for the 2019-
2020 and 2020-2021 school year as per attached chart. Resources for the above are within the General
Fund.
NYSIR
(New York Schools Insurance
Reciprocal)
ESTIMATED
COST
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk
Management Services, Inc.
ESTIMATED
COST
Packaged Property & Liability
Coverage (including 1mil.
Cyber Liability)
$520,783 Employee Dishonesty and
Commercial Crime
$9,515
Commercial Automobile $66,373
$660
Cyber Liability Excess $24,004
Commercial Umbrella/Excess
Liability Coverage (1st & 2nd
layer)
$134,458
Pollution Liability
Partnering with Berkley &
Nautilus
$26,093
School Entity E&O/School
Educators Legal Liability
$81,195 Labor Management Trust
Fiduciary Liability for
403B Plan
Partnering with Federal
Insurance Co.
$10,609
Inland Marine Coverage $2,863 Group Travel Accident
Partnering with The
Hartford
$750
Special Coverages HISCOX $1,599
Excess Workers’
Compensation Premium
$90,383
15.C.10
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Year 2019-2020
December 16, 2019
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
WHEREAS, Woodbury Realty Holdings, Corp. wishes to make a donation to the Syosset Central
School District from Woodbury Realty Holdings Corp. in the amount of $1,000,000;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Syosset Central
School District accepts with appreciation the donation of $1,000,000 from Woodbury Realty
Holdings, Corp., subject to the receipt of a bank check from Woodbury Realty Holdings, Corp.
made payable to the Syosset CSD in the full amount of $1,000,000.
15.C.11
Top Related