2017-07-11 Regular Meeting Minutes AWS
OYSTERPONDS U.F.S.D. IN ORIENT 23405 MAIN ROAD ORIENT NY 11957 Telephone: 631 323-2410 www.oysterponds.org
Board of Education OYSTERPONDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ORIENT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 11, 2017 following Re-organizational meeting Members Present: Jeffrey Demarest, President (Term expires 2020) Janice Caufield, Vice President (Term expires 2020) Krista de Kerillis (Term expires 2019) Linda Goldsmith (Term expires 2018) Philip Mastrangelo (Term expires 2018) Thomas Stevenson (Term expires 2019) Dorothy-Dean Thomas (Term expires 2019)
Others Present: Richard C. Malone, Superintendent Melissa Palermo, Business Manager Marion Hughes, District Clerk Joanne Simicich, Teacher
CONSENT ITEMS: Resolved a motion by Ms. Goldsmith, seconded by Ms. Caufield to approve the following items: Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 13, 2017 Approval of Bill Payments for the period June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 Warrant # (“A” Fund): $439,958.15 Warrant #9 (“C” Fund): $324.00 Approval of Appropriation Status Report for June 2017–Total Expenditures to date: $4,758,352.32 Approval of Revenue Status Report for the month of June 2017 – Earned to date: $5,723,747.02 Approval of Financial (Treasurer’s) Report for June 2017 - Cash Balance: $2,868,590.58 Cash Flow Summary – June 2017 Motion Carried: 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain INFORMATION ITEMS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Correspondence and Communication: Thank you letters from Amy Bennet, Madison Tabor and C.A.S.T. Invitation to SCOPE Annual Dinner on August 10, 2017, Oakdale NY Superintendent’s Report: Summer Program – 24 enrolled for reading and math support, 25 campers participating in OUFSD summer program themed “The Amazing Race”. Grassy perimeter of school grounds will be cut next week and again in September Physical Education: Mr. Kanarvogel is taking inventory of current equipment and making recommendations for replacement. Greenport Board of Education: June 20, 2017 – Ms. Goldsmith reported for Mr. Demarest August 15, 2016 – Ms. Goldsmith to attend OLD BUSINESS: No old business Audience & Communications – During this time, the President of the Board will recognize you to speak. Please state your name, residence and agenda topic you wish to address. You will have (3) minutes to speak. The total time allotted for audience commentary will be 20 minutes. All speakers are to conduct themselves in a civil and courteous manner. There will be no audience participation once the Board commences with board resolutions until the end of the meeting. (Please refrain from remarks of a personal nature.)
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BOARD RESOLUTIONS: The Board President called for the following motions: 1.
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Resolved a motion by Ms. Thomas seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education appoints Ms. Brittany Crosser to the position of Technology Coordinator for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 at a stipend of $3,566.50. Motion carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education approves the following course work for Ms. Laurie Sanders: - Building Vocabulary & Grammar for TESOL @ Molloy College, 7/31/17 to 8/3/17 (3 Graduate Credits) - American Sign Language @ Suffolk Community College, 9/6/17 to 12/22/17 (3 Graduate Credits) _____ Yes; _____ No; _____ Abstain
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Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education approves the following course work for Ms. Amy Bennett: - One Stop Shop: Online docs, spreadsheets, slides & forms for your classroom @ Lourdes University through Learner’s Edge, 7/3/17 to 8/15/17 (3 Graduate Credits) - Bringing Your Classroom Online: Best practices to get you there @ Lourdes University through Learner’s Edge, 7/3/17 to 8/15/17 (3 Graduate Credits) _____ Yes; _____ No; _____ Abstain
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Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education authorizes a contract between the Oysterponds Union Free School District and Mattituck-Cutchogue School District for health services provided to one (1) Oysterponds student attending Our Lady of Mercy Regional School for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 at a total cost of $957.10. ____ Yes; ____ No; ____ Abstain
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Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education authorizes a contract between Southold Cleaning Service and Oysterponds School District for regular cleaning of the building, working 2 hours per day at $60.00 per day for the period July 1, 2017 to September 1, 2017. _____ Yes; _____ No; _____ Abstain
CONSENT: (MOTIONS 2-5): Ms. Thomas so moved, Mr. Stevenson seconded. Motions carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain 6.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, adopts the REVISED Oysterponds School Emergency Response plan for 2017-2018 according to state law 155.17. A copy of the plan will be filed with local and state law enforcement within 30 days of this adoption. It was the consensus of the board to approve this resolution with the understanding that several other “emergency” scenarios (child abduction/Amber Alert) be addressed in the appendix of the document. Motion carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
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Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________ that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, authorizes the School Board president to sign the Statement of Certification for the 2017-18 OUFSD Professional Development Plan according to Part 100 Regulations of the NY State Commissioner of Education. _____Yes: _____No; _____Abstain
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Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________ that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone authorizes the School Board President to sign the 2017-18 APPR Implementation Certification Form for OUFSD as per Education Law 3012-d, Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. _____Yes: _____No; _____Abstain CONSENT: (MOTIONS 7-8): Ms. Thomas so moved, Mr. Stevenson seconded. Motions carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
NEW BUSINESS: -Summer Executive Session -First Reading of Policy 8115 Pesticides and Pest Management -Oysterponds.org email for BOE effective August 2017 DISCUSSION ITEMS: -17-18 BOE Committee Assignments: Review and assign at August BOE meeting -Greenport UFSD Board of Education Meeting Schedule and rotation for 2017-18 will be made available at the August BOE meeting -Annual Review of Policies 5300 (Code of Conduct) 6700 (Purchasing) 5100 (Attendance) 6240 (Investments) The Board unanimously re-adopted these policies. A “student-friendly” version of policy 5300 will be included in the summer mailing to all student’s homes. Audience & Communications (other than agenda items) – You will be called upon by the Board President. Once again state your name, residence and topic. You will be allowed (3) three minutes to speak. The total time allotted for audience commentary will be 20 minutes. However, the Board will not take action on items not on the agenda. (Please refrain from remarks of a personal nature.) At 8:50 p.m. Mr. Demarest called for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Stevenson so moved, seconded by Ms. Goldsmith. Motion carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain. Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________________ Marion Hughes, District Clerk
Upcoming Events: Annual Board and Faculty Luncheon – Tuesday, September 5, 2016 @ 1:30 p.m.
NEXT BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 @ 7:00 (with a possibility of an executive session to follow the meeting.
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Board of Education OYSTERPONDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ORIENT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 11, 2017 following Re-organizational meeting Members Present: Jeffrey Demarest, President (Term expires 2020) Janice Caufield, Vice President (Term expires 2020) Krista de Kerillis (Term expires 2019) Linda Goldsmith (Term expires 2018) Philip Mastrangelo (Term expires 2018) Thomas Stevenson (Term expires 2019) Dorothy-Dean Thomas (Term expires 2019)
Others Present: Richard C. Malone, Superintendent Melissa Palermo, Business Manager Marion Hughes, District Clerk Joanne Simicich, Teacher
CONSENT ITEMS: Resolved a motion by Ms. Goldsmith, seconded by Ms. Caufield to approve the following items: Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 13, 2017 Approval of Bill Payments for the period June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 Warrant # (“A” Fund): $439,958.15 Warrant #9 (“C” Fund): $324.00 Approval of Appropriation Status Report for June 2017–Total Expenditures to date: $4,758,352.32 Approval of Revenue Status Report for the month of June 2017 – Earned to date: $5,723,747.02 Approval of Financial (Treasurer’s) Report for June 2017 - Cash Balance: $2,868,590.58 Cash Flow Summary – June 2017 Motion Carried: 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain INFORMATION ITEMS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Correspondence and Communication: Thank you letters from Amy Bennet, Madison Tabor and C.A.S.T. Invitation to SCOPE Annual Dinner on August 10, 2017, Oakdale NY Superintendent’s Report: Summer Program – 24 enrolled for reading and math support, 25 campers participating in OUFSD summer program themed “The Amazing Race”. Grassy perimeter of school grounds will be cut next week and again in September Physical Education: Mr. Kanarvogel is taking inventory of current equipment and making recommendations for replacement. Greenport Board of Education: June 20, 2017 – Ms. Goldsmith reported for Mr. Demarest August 15, 2016 – Ms. Goldsmith to attend OLD BUSINESS: No old business Audience & Communications – During this time, the President of the Board will recognize you to speak. Please state your name, residence and agenda topic you wish to address. You will have (3) minutes to speak. The total time allotted for audience commentary will be 20 minutes. All speakers are to conduct themselves in a civil and courteous manner. There will be no audience participation once the Board commences with board resolutions until the end of the meeting. (Please refrain from remarks of a personal nature.)
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BOARD RESOLUTIONS: The Board President called for the following motions: 1.
2.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Thomas seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education appoints Ms. Brittany Crosser to the position of Technology Coordinator for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 at a stipend of $3,566.50. Motion carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education approves the following course work for Ms. Laurie Sanders: - Building Vocabulary & Grammar for TESOL @ Molloy College, 7/31/17 to 8/3/17 (3 Graduate Credits) - American Sign Language @ Suffolk Community College, 9/6/17 to 12/22/17 (3 Graduate Credits) _____ Yes; _____ No; _____ Abstain
3.
Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education approves the following course work for Ms. Amy Bennett: - One Stop Shop: Online docs, spreadsheets, slides & forms for your classroom @ Lourdes University through Learner’s Edge, 7/3/17 to 8/15/17 (3 Graduate Credits) - Bringing Your Classroom Online: Best practices to get you there @ Lourdes University through Learner’s Edge, 7/3/17 to 8/15/17 (3 Graduate Credits) _____ Yes; _____ No; _____ Abstain
4.
Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education authorizes a contract between the Oysterponds Union Free School District and Mattituck-Cutchogue School District for health services provided to one (1) Oysterponds student attending Our Lady of Mercy Regional School for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 at a total cost of $957.10. ____ Yes; ____ No; ____ Abstain
5.
Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education authorizes a contract between Southold Cleaning Service and Oysterponds School District for regular cleaning of the building, working 2 hours per day at $60.00 per day for the period July 1, 2017 to September 1, 2017. _____ Yes; _____ No; _____ Abstain
CONSENT: (MOTIONS 2-5): Ms. Thomas so moved, Mr. Stevenson seconded. Motions carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain 6.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, adopts the REVISED Oysterponds School Emergency Response plan for 2017-2018 according to state law 155.17. A copy of the plan will be filed with local and state law enforcement within 30 days of this adoption. It was the consensus of the board to approve this resolution with the understanding that several other “emergency” scenarios (child abduction/Amber Alert) be addressed in the appendix of the document. Motion carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
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Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________ that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, authorizes the School Board president to sign the Statement of Certification for the 2017-18 OUFSD Professional Development Plan according to Part 100 Regulations of the NY State Commissioner of Education. _____Yes: _____No; _____Abstain
8.
Resolved a motion by __________ seconded by __________ that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone authorizes the School Board President to sign the 2017-18 APPR Implementation Certification Form for OUFSD as per Education Law 3012-d, Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. _____Yes: _____No; _____Abstain CONSENT: (MOTIONS 7-8): Ms. Thomas so moved, Mr. Stevenson seconded. Motions carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
NEW BUSINESS: -Summer Executive Session -First Reading of Policy 8115 Pesticides and Pest Management -Oysterponds.org email for BOE effective August 2017 DISCUSSION ITEMS: -17-18 BOE Committee Assignments: Review and assign at August BOE meeting -Greenport UFSD Board of Education Meeting Schedule and rotation for 2017-18 will be made available at the August BOE meeting -Annual Review of Policies 5300 (Code of Conduct) 6700 (Purchasing) 5100 (Attendance) 6240 (Investments) The Board unanimously re-adopted these policies. A “student-friendly” version of policy 5300 will be included in the summer mailing to all student’s homes. Audience & Communications (other than agenda items) – You will be called upon by the Board President. Once again state your name, residence and topic. You will be allowed (3) three minutes to speak. The total time allotted for audience commentary will be 20 minutes. However, the Board will not take action on items not on the agenda. (Please refrain from remarks of a personal nature.) At 8:50 p.m. Mr. Demarest called for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Stevenson so moved, seconded by Ms. Goldsmith. Motion carried 7 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain. Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________________ Marion Hughes, District Clerk
Upcoming Events: Annual Board and Faculty Luncheon – Tuesday, September 5, 2016 @ 1:30 p.m.
NEXT BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 @ 7:00 (with a possibility of an executive session to follow the meeting.
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