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SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Holbrook, New York
Samoset Middle School August 28, 2007
Board Room 8:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
A. OPENING OF MEETING
1. Call to Order Mr. Robert Scavo, Vice President will preside.
A quorum is expected.
2. Salute to the Flag
3. Moment of Silence JONATHAN ESTRADA
4. Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approve the following minutes:”
June 19, 2007 Regular
July 2, 2007 Reorganization/Regular
July 24, 2007 Work Session
B. RECOGNITIONS
1. New Administrators
2. Special Education Summer Remedial Program Volunteers
C. VISITORS
1. Visitors (Each visitor will be limited to 3 minutes)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education welcome visitors who wish to address the Board on
matters relating to this agenda.”
If you wish to speak, please fill out a card (located on the table in the rear of the room)
and turn in to the table in the front of the room adjacent to the Board of Education. The
President of the Board will call speakers to the floor.
8/28/07
D. BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Bid Awards
Certain supplies, materials, and equipment to be used in various school units have been
advertised for bid in accordance with section 103 of the General Municipal Laws. Bids
have been evaluated by the staff and recommendations for action are ready to be made.
The bid awards presented for action are:
a. CO2 Supply & Delivery – approve
b. Cesspool/Drywell/Storm Drain Cleaning – approve
c. Classroom/Office Furniture – approve
d. HVAC & Air Conditioning Equipment– approve
e. District-Wide Preventative Maintenance/Annual Inspection/Service/Repairs Of Outdoor
Playground Equipment-approve
f. Math Manipulatives-approve
g. District-Wide Preventative Maintenance/Annual Inspection/Service/Repair-Elevators-
approve
h. Telephone Tools Rebid-approve
i. Repair Of Pumps and Electric Motors-approve
j. Window Blinds-Purchase-approve
k. Environmental Consulting And Laboratory Testing Services-approve
l. Stage Curtain Cleaning And Fireproofing-approve
m. Stage Rigging-approve
n. District-Wide Preventative Maintenance/Annual Inspection/Service/Repair-Weight
Room And Cardio Room Equipment-approve
o. Signs-approve
p. Carpet And Floor Tile Removal And Installation-approve
q. Fencing Supplies-reject
r. Rental of contractor equipment - approve
E. PERSONNEL ITEMS
Consent Agenda for Personnel Items E.1.a through E.6.a
1.a. Resignation of Teaching Personnel
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
resignation of teaching personnel as follows:”
Name Grade/Subject School Reason Date
Alba, Corinne Guidance East Personal 8/22/07
Bryant, Lillian Physical Education Tecumseh Personal 7/19/07
Carriero, Brittany Physical Education East/Sequoya Personal 8/14/07
Dubinsky, Illana Science North Personal 8/8/07
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1.b. Retirement of Teaching Personnel
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the retirement
of teaching personnel as follows:”
Name Grade/Subject School Dates
Stevenson, Thomas Physical Education Lynwood 10/1/07
Vigliotta, Margaret Art North 8/6/07
1.c. Termination of Leave Replacement Teaching Personnel
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
termination of leave replacement teaching personnel as follows:”
Name Grade/Subject School Dates
Fleming, Cole Math North 6/30/07
Jurkowski-Hahn, Elementary Grundy 6/30/07
Stephanie
1.d. Probationary Appointments of Teaching Personnel
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
appointment of probationary teachers as follows:”
Name Tenure Area School Step Dates
* Cereola, Amanda Art North 1-4 9/1/07-6/30/10
* Fay, Anne Special Education Seneca 4-4 9/1/07-6/30/10
* Kearon, Jaclyn Elementary Cayuga 1-4 9/1/07-6/30/10
* Noone-Wheeler, Reading Cayuga/ 4-4 9/1/07-6/30/09
Doreen Lynwood
* Norman, John Science North 1-4 9/1/07-6/30/10
Treacy, Courtney Physical Education Gatelot 3-4 9/1/07-6/30/09
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation,
effective August 10, 2001
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1.e. Leave Replacement Appointments of Teaching Personnel
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the leave
replacement appointments of teaching personnel as follows:”
Name Tenure Area School Step Dates
* Ainbinder, Russell Science North 1-4 9/1/07-6/30/08
Dow, Lorie Physical Tecumseh 3-5 9/1/07-6/30/08
Education
* Kouroutis, George Social Studies Samoset 2-1 9/1/07-6/30/08
* Oakes, Kimberly Elementary Wenonah 2-4 9/1/07-6/30/08
* Parente, Michael Math North 1-1 9/1/07-6/30/08
* Pipia, Cynthia Special North 4-5 9/1/07-6/30/08
Education
Rickert, Matthew Physical Lynwood 1-1 9/1/07-6/30/08
Education
Salerno, Robert Elementary Wenonah 2-4 9/1/07-6/30/08
Sklarksy, Jessica Elementary Merrimac 2-1 9/1/07-6/30/08
Verbarg, Jessica Elementary Grundy 1-2 9/1/07-6/30/08
Young, Michelle Speech Chippewa 6-7 9/1/07-6/30/08
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation,
effective August 10, 2001
1.f. Part-Time Teacher Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the part-time
teacher appointments as follows:”
Name Tenure Area School Step Dates
* Chopay, Raymond (.6) Physical Seneca 1-1 9/1/07
Education
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation,
effective August 10, 2001
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1.g. Salary Changes for Teaching Personnel
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the salary
changes for teaching personnel as follows:”
Name School Date of From To Salary
Change Step Step Difference
Binstock, Dolores OSS 9/1/07 19-5 19-6 2,307
Bongiorno, Jill Sequoya 9/1/07 6-5 6-6 2,097
Cafiso, Peter Gatelot 9/1/07 5-3 5-4 2,097
Cantley, Crystal Sequoya 9/1/07 2-1 2-2 2,097
Carroll, Michael Merrimac 9/1/07 6-2 6-4 4,194
Coan, Christina Sachem North 9/1/07 7-4 7-5 2,307
Connelly, Keith Sachem East 9/1/07 6-3 6-4 2,097
Coyne, Deborah Gatelot 9/1/07 6-4 6-5 2,097
Curry, Dawn Samoset 9/1/07 13-8 13-9 2,307
DelAcqua, Mary-Grace Samoset 9/1/07 20-8 21-9 4,613
Dente, Jeannine Sachem East 9/1/07 5-4 5-5 2,097
Dragonette, Meredith Sachem East 9/1/07 6-7 6-8 2,097
Dulovic, Catherine Lynwood 9/1/07 4-2 4-3 2,097
Gambino, Anthony Sachem North 9/1/07 12-8 12-9 2,306
Guarino, Stephanie Samoset 9/1/07 3-1 3-2 2,097
Kmiotek, Lynn Sagamore 9/1/07 6-4 6-5 2,097
Larson, Andrew Waverly 9/1/07 5-3 5-4 2,097
Mellor, James Samoset 9/1/07 4-2 4-4 4,194
Meyers, Michelle Sachem East 9/1/07 11-5 11-7 4,613
O’Brien, Faith Cayuga 9/1/07 3-2 3-4 4,193
Opinante, Anne Gatelot 9/1/07 4-4 4-5 2,097
Pang, Jennifer Sachem East 9/1/07 2-1 2-2 2,097
Reinholz, Melanie Sachem East 9/1/07 2-4 2-5 2,097
Ruais, Kristen Sachem East 9/1/07 13-4 13-5 2,307
Saccullo, Michael Samoset 9/1/07 4-2 4-4 4,194
Sangiorgi, John Cayuga 9/1/07 10-4 10-5 2,306
Scott, Corinne Hiawatha 9/1/07 2-2 2-3 2,097
Sigillo, Tara Hiawatha 9/1/07 7-8 7-9 2,307
Spencer, Angie Sachem East 9/1/07 2-1 2-2 2,097
Stanford, Kathleen Sequoya 9/1/07 11-7 11-8 2,307
Wallach, Jill Wenonah 9/1/07 4-3 4-4 2,097
Wolffer, Joan North 9/1/07 12-8 12-9 2,306
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1.h. Tenure Appointments for Teaching Personnel
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the tenure
appointments for teaching personnel as follows:”
Name Tenure Area School Effective Increment
Date
Amato, Laura Reading Tecumseh 9/1/07 $328.00
1.i. Approval of Substitute Teachers
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the substitute
teacher list as follows:”
Name
*Batewell, Kimberly
*Ben-Aviv, Abraham (Ret-Home Teaching)
*Chopay, Raymond
Christian, Loriann
*Feleppa, Jennifer
*Gerkens, Heather
Toto, Diane (Ret)
*Zimmerman, Marnie
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation,
effective August 10, 2001
1.j. Termination/Resignation of Substitute Teachers
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
termination/resignation of substitute teachers as follows.”
Name Date Name Date
Argentina, Christine 8/31/07 Klein, Michael 08/31/07
Brouard, Steve 8/31/07 LaCorte, Dianne 8/31/07
Brown, Jesse 8/31/07 Lawrence, Willeam 8/31/07
Cinquemani, Anthony 8/31/07 Lever, James 8/31/07
Claus, Laura 8/31/07 Rizzo, Jaclyn 6/30/07
Donello, Christopher 8/31/07 Rosenberg, Karen 8/31/07
Eberle, Amanda 8/31/07 Tronolone, Jamie 6/30/07
Gimpel, Keri 8/31/07 Turissini, Jill 8/31/07
Henning, Lisa 8/31/07 Valens, Sandra 8/31/07
Hirsch, Charlene 8/31/07 Vitalino, Connie 8/31/07
Keenan, Mary 8/31/07 Weber, Kim 8/31/07
Keller, Jennifer 06/30/07 Welker, Deana 8/31/07
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2.a. Resignation of Teacher Assistants/Interpreters
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
resignation of teacher assistants/interpreters as follows:”
Name Grade/Subject School Dates
Blake, Kerri Special Education Grundy 8/31/07
Interpreter
Diamond, Special Education Grundy 8/31/07
Lauren Teacher Assistant
Duffner, Janine Special Education Hiawatha 8/31/07
Teacher Assistant
Ehnle, Catherine Special Education Hiawatha 8/31/07
Teacher Assistant
Francois, Special Education Hiawatha 8/31/07
Veronica Teacher Assistant
Kemme Laurie Special Education Wenonah 8/31/07
Teacher Assistant
LoPipero, Special Education Sequoya 8/31/07
Andrea Teacher Assistant
Lucarello, Special Education Hiawatha 8/31/07
Ginine Teacher Assistant
Rossi, Tara Special Education Merrimac 8/31/07
Teacher Assistant
Turan, Danielle Special Education North 8/31/07
Teacher Assistant
2.b. Appointment of Probationary Teacher Assistants/Interpreters
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
appointment of probationary teacher assistants/interpreters as follows:”
Name Tenure Area School Step Dates
* Fassios, Nicole Special Education Sequoya 1-3 9/4/07-6/30/10
Teacher Assistant
McGeever, Diana Special Education Sequoya 2-3 9/4/07-6/30/09
Teacher Assistant
McNeil, Patricia Special Education Sachem East 1-2 9/4/07-6/30/10
Teacher Assistant
Rozul, Leticia** Special Education Grundy 7-13 9/4/07
Interpreter
Serra, Desiree Special Education Sequoya 1-3 9/4/07-6/30/10
Teacher Assistant
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation,
effective August 10, 2001
** Excessed interpreter rehired as probationary
8/28/07
2.c. Appointment of Leave Replacement Teacher Assistants/Interpreters
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
appointment of leave replacement teacher assistants/interpreters as
follows:”
Name Grade/Subject School Step Dates
Burns, Giavanna Special Education Nokomis 2-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Teacher Assistant
* Fresolone, Victoria Special Education Sagamore 1-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Teacher Asisstant
* Grazaiano, Diana Special Education Samoset 1-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Teacher Assistant
Judge, Christine Special Education Sachem East 2-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Teacher Assistant
Killoran, Gina Special Education Sachem East 3-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Teacher Assistant
* Kouimanis, Vivian Special Education Sequoya 2-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Teacher Assistant
Lombardo, Special Education Hiawatha 1-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Kimberly Teacher Assistant
* Montalbano, John Special Education Seneca 1-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Teacher Assistant
* Moraglia, Courtney Special Education East 1-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Teacher Assistant
Selesky, Renee Special Education Sequoya 1-3 9/4/07-6/30/08
Teacher Assistant
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation,
effective August 10, 2001
3.a. Resignation of Support Services Personnel (All Civil Service Classifications)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the resignation of
support services personnel (all Civil Service classifications) as follows:”
Name Position & Assignment Service Ends
Aguire, Diane Hall Monitor/Grundy 06/30/07
Andrade, Olga Hall Monitor/Cayuga 06/30/07
Briguglio, Denise Hall Monitor/OSS 08/17/07
Calabrese, Michelle Hall Monitor/Sagamore 06/30/07
Chiavaro, Theresa Hall Monitor/Annex-OSS 07/26/07
Cormier, Robin Hall Monitor/Merrimac 06/30/07
DeCarlo, Joyce School Communications Aide/Sagamore 07/20/07
Driscoll, Christine Hall Monitor/Cayuga 06/30/07
Duddy, Michelle Food Service Worker/North 06/15/07
Escaldi, Rosemary Office Aide/Merrimac 08/31/07
Gregory, Deborah Hall Monitor/Sequoya 06/30/07
Kopacska, Jeanne Clerk Typist/Sagamore 08/28/07
Magnani, Doreen Hall Monitor/Tamarac 06/30/07
McNeill, Patricia Special Ed Aide/East 09/03/07
Radakovic, Lori Office Aide/Sequoya 08/22/07
Rybak, Kim 3 Hr Food Service Worker/Lynwood 06/22/07
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3.b. Retirement of Support Services Personnel (All Civil Service Classifications)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
retirement of support services personnel (all Civil Service classifications)
as follows:”
Name Position & Assignment Retirement Date
Faranda, Ruth Sr. Clerk Typist/ 08/25/07
Transportation 7 yrs. 10 mos. service
Lieberman, Judith Sr. Clerk Typist/ 09/28/07
North Guidance 23 yrs. 1 mo. service
Macaluso, Mary Classroom Aide/Wenonah 06/22/07
10 yrs. Service
Sarfati, Michelle Food Service Worker/Seneca 8/22/07
18 yrs. 9 mos.
3.c. Resignation/Termination of Substitute Support Services Personnel
(Exempt, Labor, and Non-Competitive)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
resignation/termination of substitute support services personnel (exempt,
labor, and non-competitive) as follows:
Clerical
Name Service Ends
Carpenter, Tara 6/30/07
Gold, Robyn 6/30/07
McCarthy, Catherine 7/25/07
Riello, Kim 6/30/07
Riker, Christine 6/30/07
Thearle, Dorothy 6/30/07
Aide
Sepulveda, Charlene 6/30/07
Sutera, Catherine 6/30/07
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3.d. Probationary Appointments of Support Services Personnel
(Competitive)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
probationary appointments of support services personnel (competitive) as
follows:”
Name Position & Base Service Probationary
Assignment Salary Begins Appointment
*Ayala, Jennifer Senior Account Clerk/ $46,279 09/17/07 26 weeks
D.O. – Business Office 09/17/07-03/17/08
*Daina-Russo, Senior Clerk Typist/ $43,757 08/27/07 12 weeks
Rosemarie Admin Annex- 8/27/07-11/19/07
Samoset/Guidance
Helig, Joan School Bus $32,000 08/27/07 None**
Dispatcher/Transportation
Kopascka, Jeanne Senior Clerk Typist/ $49,757 08/31/07 12 weeks
Sagamore 8/31/07-11/23/07
*Signer, Suzanne Clerk Typist/ $39,183 09/10/07 12 weeks
D.O. – Personnel Office 09/10/07-12/3/07
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation, effective August 10, 2001
**As per Civil Service Law there is no probationary period for a provisional appointment.
3.e. Appointment of Support Services Personnel (Exempt, Labor and
Non-competitive)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
appointment of support services personnel (exempt, labor, and
non-competitive) as follows:”
Name Position & Base Service Probationary
Assignment Salary Begins Appointment
*Briguglio, Denise Hall Monitor/OSS $7.84/hr. 08/06/07 None
*Doherty, William Campus Security/ $16.37/hr. 09/01/07 None
District Wide
Escaldi, Rosemary Hall Monitor/ Merrimac $7.84/hr. 09/01/07 None
Favuzzi, Deborah Bus Driver/ Transportation $21,657 09/04/07 90 days
09/04/07-12/02/07
Gregory, Deborah Office Aide/ Sequoya $7.84/hr. 09/01/07 None
*Johnson, Kimberly Nurse/East $42,151 08/13/07 26 weeks
08/13/07-02/11/08
*Lechnyk, Michael Campus Security/District Wide $16.37/hr. 09/01/07 None
*Mangan, Allison Hall Monitor/ $7.84/hr. 08/20/07 None
Samoset-Adm Annex/OSS
Markey, Kathy Bus Driver/ Transportation $21,657 09/04/07 90 days
09/04/07-12/02/07
*Trow, Jason Campus Security/ $16.37/hr. 09/01/07 None
District Wide
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation, effective August 10, 2001
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3.f. Approval of Substitute Support Services Personnel (Exempt, Labor
and Non-Competitive)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the substitute
support services personnel (exempt, labor, and non-competitive) as
follows:”
Aides Service Begins Food Service Worker Service Begins
Macaluso, Mary 09/04/07 *Bentley, Deborah 9/4/07
*Bergantino, Theresa 9/4/07
Clerical Service Begins *Brust, Andrea 9/4/07
*Briguglio, Denise 08/20/07 *Driscoll, Christine 9/4/07
Faranda, Ruth 08/27/07 *Eiseman, Jacqueline 9/4/07
*Metzger, Anna 08/27/07 *Laino, Jodi 9/4/07
Radakovic, Lori 08/23/07 *O’Brien, Noreen 9/4/07
*Seibert, Antoinette 09/04/07 *Reyes, Patricia L. 9/4/07
*Whitaker, Mary Grace 9/4/07
Custodian Service Begins
*Cabezas, Victor 08/08/07
*Karpinski, Michael 08/22/07
*Kestin, Stephanie A 08/13/07
*Sinnot, Dennis 8/29/07
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation, effective August 10, 2001
4.a. Resignation of Administrative Personnel
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
resignation of administrative personnel as follows:”
Name Position Location Date
Kleinman, Denise Assistant Personnel Admin. District Office 8/5/07
5.a. Child Care Program Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the child care
program appointments as follows:"
Name Position Rate of Pay Start Date
*Diaz Barrios, Recreation Aide $ 8.88 8/23/07
Xiomara
*Conditional appointment in accordance with recent modification to the Project SAVE legislation, effective August 10, 2001
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6.a. Community Education Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the
community education appointments as follows:”
Name Position Rate of Pay Dates
Cohen, Marcy Community Ed Instructor $21.43 07/01/2007-6/30/2008
Filosa, Keith Community Ed Instructor $21.43 07/01/2007-6/30/2008
Halat, Colleen Community Ed Instructor $21.43 07/01/2007-6/30/2008
Kaste, Toni Community Ed Instructor $21.43 07/01/2007-6/30/2008
Miller, Nicole Community Ed Instructor $21.43 07/01/2007-6/30/2008
DeVivo, Kimberly Group Leader/ $14.90/$10.19 07/01/2007-6/30/2008
Assistant Group Leader
Abramowski, Carissa Recreation Aide III $8.88 07/01/2007-6/30/2008
Hirsch, Matthew Recreation Aide III $8.88 07/01/2007-6/30/2008
Napoli, Thomas Recreation Aide III $8.88 07/01/2007-6/30/2008
F. ACTION ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION ITEMS F.1.a. THROUGH F.1.f.
1. Mini Contracts
1.a. Approval of Agreement between the Sachem Central School District and
Babbage Net School
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the agreement
between Sachem Central School District and Babbage Net School to provide a
learning management system server allowing teachers to present online courses
within the school district. Within this capacity, the consultant will provide the
following, including, but not limited to: unlimited number of courses, unlimited
number of users, unlimited number of teachers, unlimited support requests,
maintenance of a server to provide students and staff with access to the courses,
support for all teachers and teacher center staff, support for all students enrolled in
the courses, creation of new courses, and archiving and removal of old courses.
The fee for this service is $10,000.00 being paid through the Sachem Teacher
Center. This agreement shall be from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. This
contract has been reviewed and approved by the school district’s attorney.”
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1.b. Approval of Agreement between the Sachem Central School District and
Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the agreement
between Sachem Central School District and Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
for the Samoset Middle School to rent items for a school play entitled “Bye Bye
Birdie.” The cost for this service is $650.00 and $335.00 for each additional
consecutive performance. This will be paid for by the district. This contract has
been reviewed and approved by the school district’s attorney.”
1.c. Approval of Agreement between the Sachem Central School District and RW
Educational Strategies
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education approves the contract between
Sachem Central School District and RW Educational Strategies to provide staff
development in special education to teachers in school districts. The fee for this
service is $800.00 per full day not to exceed $36,800.00 per school year. This has
been budgeted in the Special Education code. This contract has been reviewed and
approved by the school district’s attorney.”
1.d Approval of Agreement between the Sachem Central School District and LI
Technical Systems, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the agreement
between Sachem Central School District and LJ Technical Systems, Inc. to provide
technical support services at Sagamore Middle School, Seneca Middle School,
Sequoya Middle School, Samoset Middle School, High School North, and High
School East at a cost of $12,000.00 per year.”
1.e Approval of Agreement between the Sachem Central School District and
BGC Consultants
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the agreement
between Sachem Central School District and BGC Consultants, Inc. to provide in-
service training for Instructional Support Teams/Response to Intervention and Co-
Teaching during the months of September and February of the 2007-2008 school
year. The fee for this is $800.00 per day for approximately 22 days for a total cost
of $17,600.00. This is included in the federal funds budget. This contract has
been reviewed and approved by the school district’s attorney.”
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1.f Approval of Agreement between the Sachem Central School District and WE-
TIP
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves WE-TIP to provide
access to a toll-free 24 hour hotline, open seven days a week and answered by
trained operators. Students can anonymously report wrong doing and potential
violence and remain absolutely anonymous. A Spanish speaking operator is also
available on each shift. This is a safe and effective hotline that employs skilled
operators to take information on tip forms that have been developed with the help
of law enforcement to obtain the maximum amount of critical information.
Appropriate posters, brochures, and stickers are provided to the district as an
informational reminder of the WE-TIP anonymous hotline solution. This contract
shall be in effect from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The total cost of this
service is $2500. This is included in the security budget. This agreement has been
reviewed and approved by the school district’s attorney.”
2. Recommendations from the Committee on Special Education
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education accept the recommendations of the Committee on
Special Education for the following meetings.”
7/09/07 7/25/07 8/06/07 8/07/07 8/08/07 8/09/07
8/14/07 8/16/07 8/20/07 8/21/07 8/22/07
3. Acceptance of Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment Policy
#8330 – 1st Reading
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education accept as a 1st reading Policy #8330, Authorized Use of
School-Owned Materials and Equipment, as presented in Enclosure F.3.”
4. Approval of Contract – Personnel Administrator
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approves the following resolution:”
Be it Resolved, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the President of the Board
of Education to execute an employment agreement with Danielle Grandin for the period
of July 16, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
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5. Approval of Contract for Managerial Confidential Employees and District Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approve the increases set forth by the bargaining
agreement between the Sachem Central School District and the UPSEU effective July 1,
2006 through June 30, 2009 as the basis for increases for all managerial confidential
employees and the District Clerk as specified in their individual contracts.”
6. Approval of New Middle School Athletic Teams
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approve the addition of the following new middle
school athletic teams (one team at each one of the four middle schools).”
Four (4) Boys’ Soccer Teams
Four (4) Girls’ Soccer Teams
Four (4) Football Teams
7. Board of Education Approval of 2007-08 Extracurricular Clubs and Activities
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approve the following extracurricular clubs and
activities for the 2007-08 school year, contingent upon the availability of funds in the
co-curricular budget.”
School Club Advisor
Cayuga Drama Club Amy Rosenthal/Andrew Sloan
5th Grade Yearbook Joan Damers/Maria Bennett
Student Council Loretta Woods
Boys’ & Girls’ Intramurals Steven Esposito/Bridget Henry
Chippewa Sign Language Club Peggy Erickson
Technology Club Dawn Robson
Art Club Trish Christie
Girls Sports Kim DiGiovanna
Boys Sports John Knapp
Gatelot Leaders Club Peter Cafiso/Courtney Treacy
Before School Sports Courtney Treacy
Renaissance Maria Feuerwerger
Drama JoAnn Nevins
Grundy Boys Sports Robert Batewell
Girls Sports Jennifer Chmela
Drama Club Jennifer Chmela/Jocelyn Brown
Art Club Nicole Aliffi
Hiawatha Before School Sports Bryan Rogers/Bridget Kudla
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Kids Who Care Rachel Polidoro/Tara Sigillo
Student Council Alexandra Lewis/Christine Brown
Get a Voice Tiffany Bistyga/Gina Ernest
Lynwood CD Yearbook Catherine Dulovic
Yearbook Isabelle Sinclair/Christal Satterfield
Art Publicity Carissa Kaminskey
Merrimac Yearbook Gillian Kolodny/Gina Menechino
CD Yearbook Gillian Kolodny/Gina Menechino
Nokomis Leaders Club Jeanne Gilbert/Matthew Golini
Before School Sports/Girls Jeanne Gilbert
Before School Sports/Boys Matthew Golini
Yearbook Joseph Papagni
Tamarac Before School Sports/Boys Christopher Cordella
Before School Sports/Girls Irene Cargonja
International Club Bonnie Beyernheimer
Digital Yearbook Kerrin Asner
Tecumseh Dance Danielle DeLorenzo
Book Lovers Club Rachel Fleming/Diana Buononato
Talent Show Katie Trentowski/Sharon Ornstein/
Waverly Randy Reader – Intermed Sue Hart
Randy Reader – Primary Marie McNair
Girls Sports Terri Doon
Boys Sports Andrew Larson
Wenonah Memory Book Lenore Lounsbury
Before School Sports/Boys Thomas Lipani
Before School Sports/Girls Lauren Proniewych
Sequoya Ren. Academic Recognition Program Doreen Schaefer
“Broadway” Bound Club Nancy Gibson/Rochelle Sterling
6th & 7th Grade Art Club Karen Kwartler
8th Grade Art Club Denise Phillips
Audio Visual Shaun Harney
Battle of the Books Roslyn Mylroie
Best Buddies Club Michelle Higbie/Denise Phillips
Cooking Club Jeanne Berton/Debra Lopez
Drama Club: Assistant Elizabeth Woolard
Drama Club: Director Dana Fraccalvieri
Environmental Action Club Jill Hughes/Mary Lou O’Boyle
Foreign Language Club Iraida LaSalle
Game Club/Scrabble Club James Kennedy/Nancy Gibson
History Club John Webb
Jazz Band Debra Schild
Leaders Club Kathleen O’Reilly
Math Team James Drago
National Jr. Honor Society Christine DiGiacinto
Newspaper Club Kathleen Stanford/
Peer Tutoring/Homework Club Jennifer Prescott
Ren. Comm. Service Club Doreen Schaefer
Science Club Elizabeth Woolard/Jeanne Berton
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Select Chorus Robin Macy
Sewing /Craft Club Jeanne Berton/Elizabeth Woolard
Student Government Erin Walsh
Student Government Meghan Rossi
Technology Club Daniel Finnegan
Yearbook Jill Hughes/Jill Bongiorno
Sagamore Art Club Lauren Lewonka
A.V. Club Ruthann Jarvis
Battle of the Books Denise Cinco
Cooking and Craft Club Lynn Redmond
Art, News and Literacy Club Betsy Gennosa/ Kristen Kuchicicki
Drama Club Jonathan Chiaramonte
History Club Tony Nordland
Jazz Band Jennifer Bennett
Language Club Ivelisse Pizer
Math Club Sue Mancini
National Junior Honor Society Wendy Coleman
Renaissance Nicole Symancyk/Lauren Degenfelder
SAVE Club Colleen Smith/Cyndi Lore
Science Club Ann Tebbutt
Select Chorus Paul Hedemark
Student Government Colleen Hochmuth/Patty Scaturro
Technology Club Ryan Theiss
Yearbook Club Kerry Treubig
North American Sign Language Rachel Cerra/Sheri Rose
Art Club Ellie Mangino
Art Honor Society Ellie Mangino
AV Coordinator Dave MacDonell
Business Marketing Honor Society Jeanette James
Chamber Orchestra Irina Pustovoit
Connection Layout Frank Strakosch
Connection Edit Tom Brischler
Current Events Forum Kevin Miller
DECA Ed Paquette
Drama: Director Steven Kelleher
DVD Yearbook Diana DelVallez
Foreign Language Honor Society Samantha Specht
French Club Regina Skarka
Freshman Advisor Annette Broderick
Freshman Advisor Nichole Carillo
German Club Samantha Specht
Graphic Designer Diana DelVallez
Homecoming Coordinator Betsy Lenzer
Human Relations/ Multicultural Club Karen Horn/Diamela Peguero-Collazo
Interact Club Kelly Penwell
Italian Club Frank Scricco
Jazz Ensemble Patrick Armann
Junior Class Advisor Elizabeth Gutmann
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Junior Class Advisor Kim Murphy
Junior Banquet Coordinator Sue Hance
Math Team 9th Grade Tina McDermott
Math Team Senior High Mary Oehrlein
Music Council Michelle Penchansky
National Honor Society Jen Conti/Ed Paquette
Northwind Newspaper Steve Kelleher
Prom Coordinator Rich O’Brien/Jean-Marie Riegger
Renaissance/School Store John Heslin/Ralph Pepe
Robotics Bruce Howe
Science Club/Olympiad Norma Kimmel
Select Vocal Ensemble Margaret Murphy
Senior Class Advisor Rich O’Brien/Jean-Marie Riegger
Senior Banquet Magda Shteierman
Senior Trip Coordinator Lucille Tortorici/Bill Miller
Sophomore Class Advisor Marcy Demsky/Deb Spangler-Martin
Spanish Club Magda Shteierman
Student Government Alex Young/Gary Comstock
Tri-M Music Honor Society Michelle Penchansky
Varsity Club Anthony Falco/Rich O’Brien
Volunteer Club Alison Sinacore
Yearbook Advisor Chris Savino/Frank Strakosch
Yearbook Business Dave MacDonell
Young Adult Social Club Michele Churillo/Christina Coan
Seneca AV Coordinator Frank DeMeo
Art Club Jessica Allen
Battle of the Books Cindy Keith
Classbook Advisor Jessica Allen
Jazz Band William McGrath
Leaders Club Ramona Bisono
Math Team William Carmon
National Jr. Honor Society Kristen Colletti/Christina Surdi
Newspaper Club Victoria Cangelosi
Peer Tutoring Stacey Cohen
Renaissance Concetta Wharton/Leatrice Riggio
Select Chorus Raymond Sabatello
Student Government Elizabeth Curry/Frank DeMeo
Samoset 6th Grade Art Club Nicholas Kreamer
7th & 8th Grade Art Club Mark Lucas
Battle of the Books Virginia Goldhammer
Class Book M.J. Maione/Susan Murphy
Drama Club Evelyn Kasper
Drama Club: Assistant Director Dennis Seickel
History Team Thomas Hooker
Jazz Band William Gerrity
Leaders Club M.J. Maione
Literary Magazine C. Schuster/S. Guarino/S. Anziano
Math Club Julie Smith/Joanne Sarakos
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National Junior Honor Society Julie Smith/Joanne Sarakos
Newspaper/Newsletter Susan Murphy/Nicholas Kreamer
Renaissance Club Dawn Francois/Donna Cody
Select Chorus Evelyn Kasper
Select Orchestra William Gerrity
Stagecraft Club Steven Beyer
Student Government Anthony Balsamo/Alicia Miller
A.V. Coordinator Keith McCaffrey
East Drama Club Ken Dobbins
Honor Society: Int'l. Thespian Society Ken Dobbins
Anime/Science Fiction Club James Berger
Art Club Sue Trawick
BLT Liaison James Berger
Book Club (Sachem East) Jaimie Donaruma
Buddies Club Kathleen Caffrey
Chamber Orchestra Dorie Downs
Chess Club Stephen Wefer
Chorus: Select Patricia Andriaccio
Class Advisor - 09th Grade Meredith Dragonette
Class Advisor - 09th Grade Jaimie Donaruma
Class Advisor - 10th Grade Sean Holden
Class Advisor - 10th Grade Robert Regan
Class Advisor - 11th Grade Susan King
Class Advisor - 11th Grade Maureen Boles
Class Advisor - 12th Grade Kathy Stein
Class Advisor - 12th Grade Ken Dobbins
Coordinator: Junior Banquet (split) Maureen Boles
Coordinator: Junior Banquet (split) Sue King
Coordinator: Senior Banquet (split) Richard Lemke
Coordinator: Senior Prom (split) Kristin Barnes
Coordinator: Senior Trip Linda deBeer
Coordinator: Senior Trip Robert Kroczynski
Creative Outdoors Club Chris Brink
DECA Club Melanie Reinholz
Drama: Choreographer Jean Sorbera
Drama: Director Ken Dobbins
Drama: Pit Orchestra Director Richard Cruz
Eastside View Larry Patten
Flamenco Dance Club Angie Spencer
Flamenco Dance Club Patricia Andujar
Foreign Language: French (split) Paula DiFilippo
Foreign Language: French (split) Ana Silva
Foreign Language: German Samantha Specht
Foreign Language: Italian Angela Foti
Foreign Language: Sign Language Rachel Cerra
Foreign Language: Spanish Denise Guercio
Future Teachers of America Madelyn Haussner
Homecoming Coordinator Kristin Barnes
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Honor Society: Art Patty Yantz
Honor Society: Business & Marketing Lisa Lowe
Honor Society: For. Lang. N & E Samantha Specht
Honor Society: Nat'l. Tina Moon
Honor Society: Nat'l. Patty Zumbo
Jazz Ensemble Richard Cruz
Literary Magazine John Troise
Math Team: 9 Mary Capek
Math Team: Senior High Frank Zumbo
Music Council Dorie Downs
News 12 LI Challenge Nick Antonucci
Renaissance Student Store Katherine Gengler
Renaissance Student Store James Berger
Robotics Richard Gearns
S.A.D.D. Angie Spencer
S.A.D.D. Melanie Reinholz
Science Club Peggy Doherty
Science Olympiad Peggy Doherty
Strategy and Tactics James Berger
Student Government Matthew Rivera
Student Government Bill Kropp
The Interact Volunteer Center Richard Lemke
Tri-M Music Honor Society Patricia Andriaccio
Varsity Club Joan Wolffer
Yearbook: Advisor Allen Gambler
Yearbook: Business Glen Monsen
Yearbook: Video Doug Kelsch
All Marching Band: Arrowettes Stephanie Jaklitsch
All Marching Band Asst. Director Jason Mach
All Marching Band: Color Guard Jennifer Reinfurt
All Marching Band Coordinator Michael Carroll
All Marching Band Director George Macchio
All Marching Band: Winter Color Guard Jennifer Reinfurt
All Marching Band: Winter Percussion Simon MacVicar
8. Board of Education Approval of 2007-08 Proposed Field Trips
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approve the following proposed field trips for the 2007-
08 school year.”
School Location Date
Sequoya
8th Grade Honors Science Frost Valley, Liberty, NY March 2008 – 3 days
Student Government Washington, D.C. March 2008 – 3 days
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9. Coaching Assignments for the 2007-08 School Year
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approve the following coaching assignments for the
2007-08 school year.”
Field Hockey
North JV Katie McCuen Out Of District
Seneca Katie Schroeder Seneca
Football
Samoset Gold Ray Pickersgil North
Samoset Gold Assistant Kevin Miller North
Seneca Gold John Aebly North
Seneca Gold Assistant Randy Labella Seneca
Sagamore Gold James Mellor Samoset
Sagamore Gold Assistant Brian Marcus East
Girls Gymnastics
Varsity Head Mike Ricciardi Permanent Sub
Varsity Assistant Lauren Lowenka Sagamore
Boys Volleyball
East Varsity Assistant Damon Gallo East
North Varsity Assistant Matthew Di Stefano North
Girls Volleyball
North Varsity Assistant Kelly Hansen North
North JV2 Angela Budovsky Lynwood
East JV Allan Dorman Out Of District
Boys Bowling
East Varsity Michael Stanek Retired
Boys Golf
East Varsity Michael Stanek Retired
Boys Lacrosse
East Varsity Robert Murphy East
East Varsity Justin O’Connell Sequoya
East JV2 Chris Brink East
Cheerleading
North JV Fall Christine Sturges Sub
10. Approval of Fall Community Education Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approve the proposed Fall Community Education
Program as outlined in Enclosure F.10.”
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11. Approval of Donation – Reach for the Stars Tutoring
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the Board of Education of the Sachem Central
School District accepts with gratitude, the donation from Reach for the Stars Tutoring in
the amount of $500.00 to be used for new teacher luncheons, supplies, and workshop
expenses, to be administered by Jill Gierasch.”
12. Appointment of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Specialists
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent
of Schools, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following
individuals to serve as an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Specialist at a rate of $30
per hour for the 2007-08 school year.”
Albers, Suzanne Ballaera, Susan Curtis, Lindsey
Fresolone, Katherine Laudano, Dana Lunati, Faye
Rubino, Camille
13. Appointment of Advanced Placement (AP) Test Coordinators for the 2007-08
School Year
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education appoint the individuals listed below as Advanced
Placement (AP) Test Coordinators for the 2007-08 School Year. The stipend for each
coordinator shall be compensated at $3250.”
Liz Simon Sachem East
Sue Hance Sachem North
14. Approval to Waive Tuition Fee
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education waive the tuition fee for non-resident Student 1003016
and Student 1005681 commencing September 5, 2007 while they await completion of a
new residence within the Sachem School District.”
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15. Approval Of Late Transportation Request For Private And Parochial Schools
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approves the request for late transportation for private
and parochial schools for 20 students at no additional cost to the district.”
16. Creation of Two (2) Strategic Instructional Model (SIM) Coach Positions
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approve the creation of two positions entitled Strategic
Instructional Model (SIM) coaches at the middle school level. Compensation is a
stipend equivalent to that paid to a Principal’s Aide per the SCTA contract”
17. Appointment of Strategic Instructional Model (SIM) Coaches
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as Strategic
Instructional Model (SIM) Coaches for the 2007-08 school year."
Lauren Degenfelder Sagamore
Margaret Shannon Sagamore
18. Resolution to Reappoint Emergency Conditional Appointments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education re-appoint those individuals as listed in Attachment A
who have been previously appointed on an emergency conditional basis in accordance
with chapter 147 of the Laws of 2001.”
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G. MONTHLY REPORTS
1. Damage & Loss Summary
The summary reflects damage and loss for June and July 2007.
2. Determinations from the Committee on Preschool Special Education
The determinations from the Committee on Preschool Special Education for
7/13/07 7/17/07 7/20/07 7/25/07 7/27/07 8/07/07
8/08/07 8/14/07 8/17/07 8/20/07 8/21/07
are on file in the office of the District Clerk.
3. Child Care, Community Education and Building Usage Financial Report
This monthly report will be available after the official audit for the year ending June 30th
is completed.
4. Board of Education Sub Committees
a. Legislative Committee
b. Audit Committee
c. Budget Committee
5. 2007-08 Board of Education Goals
a. Goal #1 - Enhance Student Achievement and Quality of Instruction
b. Goal #2 - Improve Parent, Community and Staff Communication
c. Goal #3 - Improve Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability Throughout the District
d. Goal #4 - Provide Safe and Secure Schools
e. Goal #5 - Technology Integration
G. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
1. 2007-08 Board of Education Goals
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H. CLOSING
1. Visitors (Each visitor will be limited to 3 minutes)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ‘that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education hear from members of the audience who wish to
present any matters of importance.”
2. Board of Education Discussion of Future Agenda Items
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that any member of the Board of Education wishing to
propose a future agenda item present a motion to the Board of Education for
consideration.”
3. Next Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a work session on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at
8:00 PM in the Board Room at Samoset Middle School.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday,
September 18, 2007 at 8:00 PM in the Board Room at Samoset Middle School.
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION – The Board will adjourn to executive session to discuss
personnel and contractual matters.
J. ADJOURN
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