HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2006
7:00 P.M.
Executive Session in the District Conference Room to discuss specific personnel matters Meeting Reconvenes in John J. Russell Lecture Room
8:00 P.M.
AGENDA
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mary A. Wirth, President Eric Sweeting, Vice President Eileen Baecher Caryn Campbell Lindsey Hicks Gabrielle Lesser Patricia Anne Woods
ADMINISTRATION
Robert I. Shaps, Superintendent of Schools John L. Chow, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations & Finance
DISTRICT CLERK
Nancy S. Caruso, District Clerk David I. Hayes, Assistant District Clerk
STUDENT LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE
Rebecca Gourevitch
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
III.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October October October October October October October October November November November November November November November November 19 21 23 23 24 25-26 26 31 1 2 2 3 4 6 7 7 Hillside Back-to-School Night (Grades 3&4) – All Purpose Room PSAT at Hastings FMS Parent Liaison Meeting – Lloyd Library Board of Education Meeting – Russell Lecture Room Parent Forum: Bereavement – High School Auditorium Hillside PTSA New Book Fair – Small Gymnasium Hillside Math Night (Grades K-2) – All Purpose Room Hillside Halloween Parade – Hillside Parking Lot Community Leaders Group Meeting – Russell Lecture Room Student/Board Liaison Committee Meeting – Lloyd Library Hillside Math Night (Grades 3&4) – All Purpose Room Audit/Finance Committee Meeting SAT I&II at Hastings Board of Education Meeting – Russell Lecture Room Election Day - No School for Students Superintendent’s Conference Day am: Parent/Teacher Conferences; pm: Staff Development 7:00 pm 8:00 am 6:45 pm 8:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:30 am 7:00 pm 9:30 am 3:30 pm 7:30 am 7:00 pm 8:30 am 8:00 am 8:00 pm
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IV.
PERSONNEL
P.1
Recommendation to amend the FMLA leave of absence, without pay, for Maryanne Gocmen from May 2, 2007 to June 25, 2007 to May 2, 2007 to July 25, 2007. Recommendation to rescind the FMLA leave of absence, without pay, for Trina Weitman from October 16, 2006 through November 10, 2006. WHEREAS, on October 23, 2006, it was determined that a vacancy exists for a leave replacement High School Mathematics teacher during the 20062007 school year, effective October 16, 2006, which will be integral to Hastings-on-Hudson’s operations in the 2006-2007 school year; and WHEREAS, the Board has identified Bernard Keating as a qualified candidate and wishes to appoint him to a 1.0 FTE leave replacement position as a High School Mathematics teacher, effective October 16, 2006; and WHEREAS, Bernard Keating, as a new hire, is required by state law to submit to a background check and obtain clearance from the State Education Department before being eligible for employment; and WHEREAS, Bernard Keating has not yet obtained such clearance, but has attested to the fact that he has never been convicted of a crime. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Board hereby resolves to conditionally appoint Bernard Keating on an emergency basis to the 1.0 FTE leave replacement position of High School Mathematics teacher for the 2006-2007 school year, subject to such limitations as are set forth in Board Policy #6170. 2. Upon receipt of notice from the State Education Department that Bernard Keating has obtained conditional clearance, his emergency status shall be changed to conditional status. Upon receipt of notice that he has obtained full clearance, his conditional status shall be removed, he shall no longer be subject to Board Policy #6170, and he shall be accorded the same status and seniority as if he had possessed such clearance as of the date of his conditional appointment. 3. In the event that clearance is denied, the Board shall reconvene to ascertain what steps, if any, shall be taken with regard to Bernard Keating’s continued employment by the Board. Tenure Area: Salary Placement: Date of Commencement of Probationary Service: Date of Expiration of Probationary Service: Anticipated Tenure Date: Certification Status n/a BA , Step 1 n/a n/a n/a Pending
(Bd. Enc.)
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P.3
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Recommendation to amend the appointment of Charles Marion as a 1.0 FTE leave replacement High School Math teacher to September 1, 2006 through January 26, 2007. Recommendation to appoint Lesley Gold as an annual substitute teacher for the 2006-2007 school year, effective October 24, 2006. WHEREAS, on October 23, it was determined that a vacancy exists for a substitute teacher, for the 2006-2007 school year, which will be integral to Hastings-on-Hudson’s operations in the 2006-2007 school year; and WHEREAS, the Board has identified Michael Ingram as a qualified candidate and wishes to appoint him to a substitute teacher position for the 2006-2007 school year, effective October 18, 2006; and WHEREAS, Michael Ingram, as a new hire, is required by state law to submit to a background check and obtain clearance from the State Education Department before being eligible for employment; and WHEREAS, Michael Ingram has not yet obtained such clearance, but has attested to the fact that he has never been convicted of a crime. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Board hereby resolves to conditionally appoint Michael Ingram on an emergency basis to the position of substitute teacher, for the 2006-2007 school year, subject to such limitations as are set forth in Board Policy #6170. 2. Upon receipt of notice from the State Education Department that Michael Ingram has obtained conditional clearance, his emergency status shall be changed to conditional status. Upon receipt of notice that he has obtained full clearance, his conditional status shall be removed, he shall no longer be subject to Board Policy #6170, and he shall be accorded the same status and seniority as if he had possessed such clearance as of the date of his conditional appointment. 3. In the event that clearance is denied, the Board shall reconvene to ascertain what steps, if any, shall be taken with regard to Michael Ingram’s continued employment by the Board.
(Bd. Enc.)
P.5 P.6
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P.7
Recommendation to rescind the Schedule B appointment of Gisela Dominguez at the Elementary Post Office for the 2006-2007 school year. Recommendation to rescind the Schedule B appointment of Adam Fennel as JV Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2006-2007 school year. Recommendation to rescind the Schedule B appointment of Maryanne Gocmen as High School Math Club Advisor for the 2006-2007 school year.
(Bd.Enc.)
P.8 P.9
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P.10
Recommendation to rescind the Schedule B appointment of Melissa Otivich as Modified Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2006-2007 school year. Recommendation to rescind the Schedule B appointment of Jasminne Paulino at the Elementary Post Office for the 2006-2007 school year. Recommendation to rescind the Schedule B appointment of Laura Stafford as Hillside Special Education Coordinator for the 2006-2007 school year. Recommendation to amend the Schedule B appointment of Trina Weitman as High School Comptroller for the 2006-2007 school year to be effective January 29, 2007. Recommendation to appoint the following individuals to Schedule B positions for the 2006-2007 school year: NAME Joann Bassani Adam Fennel Christine Finkelstein Maryanne Gocmen Caryn Hecht Paula Higgins Dennie Hurlie Alison McArdle Melissa Otivich Robert Peeples Deborah Troop Andrew Wendol Craig Zern POSITION STEP HS Math Club Advisory 1 Modified Girls Basketball 8 Coach High School Comptroller 3 (10/3/06 – 1/26/07) High School Comptroller 1 (9/1/06 – 9/29/06) MS Advisory Program n/a Coordinator Elementary Post Office 2 Varsity Boys’ Basketball 8 Coach Hillside Special n/a Education Coordinator JV Girls Basketball 2 Coach MS Lunch Supervisor n/a Elementary Post Office 1 Co-Ed Intramural n/a Lacrosse Coach Assistant Varsity 5 Wrestling Coach STIPEND $1,119 $3,491 $4,265 pro-rated $3,877 pro-rated $1,336 $1,307 $6,602 $3,723 $3,722 $2,903 $1,307 $44 per hour $3,817
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P.12
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P.13
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WHEREAS, on October 23, 2006, it was determined that a vacancy exists for a Schedule B Varsity Wrestling Coach during the 2006-2007 school year, effective October 24, 2006, which will be integral to Hastings-onHudson’s operations in the 2006-2007 school year; and WHEREAS, the Board has identified Brendan Mannion as a qualified candidate and wishes to appoint him to a Schedule B position as Varsity Wrestling Coach, Step 1, effective October 24, 2006; and WHEREAS, Brendan Mannion, as a new hire, is required by state law to submit to a background check and obtain clearance from the State Education Department before being eligible for employment; and WHEREAS, Brendan Mannion has not yet obtained such clearance, but has attested to the fact that he has never been convicted of a crime. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Board hereby resolves to conditionally appoint Brendan Mannion on an emergency basis to the Schedule B position of Varsity Wrestling Coach for the 2006-2007 school year, subject to such limitations as are set forth in Board Policy #6170. 2. Upon receipt of notice from the State Education Department that Brendan Mannion has obtained conditional clearance, his emergency status shall be changed to conditional status. Upon receipt of notice that he has obtained full clearance, his conditional status shall be removed, he shall no longer be subject to Board Policy #6170, and he shall be accorded the same status and seniority as if he had possessed such clearance as of the date of his conditional appointment. 3. In the event that clearance is denied, the Board shall reconvene to ascertain what steps, if any, shall be taken with regard to Brendan Mannion’s continued employment by the Board.
(Bd. Enc.)
P.16
Recommendation to amend Pat Spana’s position as a Teacher Aide, 10month, from Column III to Column IV, effective September 26, 2006. BE IT RESOLVED, that the emergency appointments of the following employees are extended and renewed until November 27, 2006: Rosinna Aviles Majid Benarafa Tanya Bobson Janice Bochicchio Shira Cahn-Lipman Valerie Civitano-Gill Kelly Clark Eileen Cruz Matthew Dachik Victoria DiSalvo Lauren Dwyer Jeanette Kocur Krista Lifrieri Nicole LaVista Jody Lyn Charles Marion Robert Matos Stephanie Mayer Gina Menendez Elana Brownstein Militzok Joe Morante Kristen Morgan
(Bd. Enc.)
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Eszter Fejer-Kui John Feinstein David Freedman Gina Gerdes Lesley Gold Kristine Kesselman Michael King
Judith Sanseverino Randy Shaw Holly Silvestri Merle Sternberg Travis Thornton Juan Villamar Laurie Walton
V.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION C&I.1 Senior Alternatives (introduction) – Thomas Fazio, Wendy Naidich (Bd. Enc.)
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING When speaking at Board meetings, please state your name and address. Any persons wishing to address the Board should confine their remarks to three minutes. Each speaker is allowed one comment on an issue until all others have been heard.
VII.
MINUTES M.1 Recommendation to accept the minutes of the September 25, 2006 Regular meeting. (Bd. Enc.)
VIII.
COMMITTEE REPORTS C.1 Student/Board Liaison Committee – Lindsey Hicks, Patricia Anne Woods, Caryn Campbell Audit/Finance Committee – Gabrielle Lesser, Patricia Anne Woods, Eileen Baecher Facilities Committee – Mary Wirth, Eric Sweeting, Eileen Baecher
C.2
C.3
IX.
BUSINESS B.1 Recommendation to appoint William Wall as an Impartial Hearing Officer for the hearing which will be convened concerning a student with I.D. #93-020 regarding the provision of special education and related services to such student.
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B.2
Recommendation to appoint Marc Weiner as an Impartial Hearing Officer for the hearing which will be convened concerning a student with I.D. # 90-037 regarding the provision of special education and related services to such student. Recommendation to appoint Carl Wanderman as an Impartial Hearing Officer for the hearing which will be convened concerning a student with I.D. #96-002 regarding the provision of special education and related services to such student. Recommendation to appoint Brenda White as an Impartial Hearing Officer for the hearing which will be convened concerning a student with I.D. #90-017 regarding the provision of special education and related services to such student. Recommendation to approve the following Committee on Preschool Special Education recommendations for the 2006-2007 school year: # 02-004 #7106 (Bd. Enc.)
B.3
B.4
B.5
B.6
Recommendation to approve the following Committee on Special Education recommendations for the 2006-2007 school year: #90-011 #01-018 # 97-023 #91-029 #92-012 #95-003 #98-033 #91-038 #6124 #6132 Recommendation to authorize Gabrielle Lesser to attend the 10th Annual Pre-Convention School Law Seminar. Recommendation to approve the contract with The Learning Shop to provide homebound instruction for children who are unable to attend Hastings-on-Hudson UFSD for the 2006-2007 school year and to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute the contract. Recommendation to approve the contract for cooperative educational services with Southern Westchester BOCES for the 2005-2006 school year and to authorize the President of the Board of Education to execute the contract. Resolution to appoint Bennett, Keilson, Storch, DeSantis, the Government Services Division of O’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, LLP, as School Board External Auditor for a five-year period beginning with the school year ending June 30, 2008.
(Bd. Enc.)
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B.8
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B.9
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B.10
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B.11
Recommendation to approve the property valuation services proposal with CBIZ Valuation Group, LLC and to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute the agreement. Recommendation to approve the Horizon Food Service product and services proposal (point of sale system for the cafeteria) provided through the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center and to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute the agreement. Recommendation to accept the Treasurer’s Report for August, 2006. Recommendation to accept the Revenue and Expenditure Reports for September, 2006. Recommendation to accept a donation of a white board from Nick Macri valued at $600.00. Recommendation to accept a donation of a Nordic Track from Carol Klein valued at $50.00. Recommendation to accept a donation of various laboratory equipment from Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLC valued at $4000.00.
(Bd. Enc.)
B.12
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B.13
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B.14
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B.15
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B.16
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B.17
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X.
OTHER BUSINESS Old Business – Board of Education Old Business – Audience to Board of Education New Business – Board of Education N.B.1 Essential Questions for Upcoming One-Topic Meeting – Schools Attuned Recommendation to adopt Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District Audit Committee Charter (first reading) (Bd. Enc.)
N.B.2
(Bd. Enc.)
New Business – Audience to Board of Education
ADJOURNMENT