EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
East Rockaway, New York
Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education
7:30 P.M., July 7, 2009- East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School
MINUTES
Present: Members of the Board of Education: Marie Girace, Vicki Alspector, Neil Schloth, Linda Schmidt, Michaelene Abbott-Cooper; Superintendent, Dr. Roseanne Melucci; Director of Finance and Operations, Concetta Robinson; District Clerk, Denise Lobascio.
1.
The meeting was called to order by
Marie Girace at 7:30 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michaelene
Abbott-Cooper.
2. Michaelene Abbott-Cooper was sworn in by the District Clerk.
3. Upon motion by Vicki Alspector, seconded by Neil Schloth and unanimously approved, Marie Girace was elected President of the Board of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.
4. Upon motion by Neil Schloth, seconded by Michaelene Abbott-Cooper and unanimously approved, Linda Schmidt was Elected Vice President of the Board of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.
5. Upon motion by Linda Schmidt, seconded by Neil Schloth and unanimously approved, Vicki Alspector was elected Secretary of the Board of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.
6. Denise Lobascio was sworn in as District Clerk by Marie Girace, the President of the Board.
7.
Appointment of District Officers:
District Clerk................................................... Denise Lobascio
District Treasurer............................................. Neil Vogel
Deputy District Clerk....................................... Concetta
Robinson
Deputy District Treasurer................................. Marie
Girace
8. District Officers, newly elected Board President, Marie Girace and newly elected Board Vice President, Linda Schmidt were sworn in by the District Clerk
9.
Upon motion by Vicki Alspector, seconded by Linda Schmidt the minutes of
the June 16, Board of Education meeting were unanimously approved.
10.
Correspondence - One
11.
District Standing Committee Liaisons:
Budget Advisory Committee/Fiscal.................. Neil Schloth
Drug and Alcohol Committee........................... Board of Education
Education Foundation...................................... Vicki Alspector and/or
....................................................................... Michaelene Abbott-Cooper
Policy.............................................................. Board of Education
Super PTA...................................................... Marie Girace
12.
Board of Education Liaisons:
Curriculum & Standards.................................. Linda Schmidt
Food Service................................................... Marie
Girace
Legislation & Government Relations................. Vicki
Alspector
Pupil Personnel ............................................... Marie Girace
Upon motion by Neil Schloth, seconded by Linda Schmidt the following items #13 – 19 were
unanimously approved:
13. Approve the following appointments:
Asbestos Designee.......................................... Anthony Quercia
Attendance Officer, Centre Avenue School...... Alice Calabrese
Attendance Officer, ERHS............................... Marilyn Brekke
Attendance Officer, Rhame Avenue School...... Jody Delegianis
Attendance Officer, St. Raymond’s School...... Patricia Woloszyn
Extra Classroom Activities Central Treasurer.... Marilyn Von Braunsberg
Insurance Consultant........................................ NYSIR
Records Access Officer................................... Concetta Robinson
Records Management Officer.......................... Concetta Robinson
School Physician.............................................. Richard Addes, D.O.
Title IX Officer................................................ Debra LoVerde, Ed.D.
504 Hearing Officers....................................... See Attachment “A”
14.
Approve the appointment of Frazer and Feldman, LLP, as General
Counsel, in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated July 1, 2009.
15.
Approve the appointment of Frazer and Feldman, LLP, as General
Counsel, in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated July 1, 2009.
16. Approve the appointment of Committee Members to District CSE
Chairperson......................................... Debra LoVerde, Ed.D.
Alternate Chairpersons ....................... Barbara Gerber, Tina Smith and Ann Marie Kenny
Special Education Teacher................... (teacher of the child)
Physician............................................. Richard Addes, D.O.
School Psychologist............................. Barbara Gerber
School Psychologist............................. Tina Smith
School Psychologist............................. Ann Marie Kenny
Parent of Child
Parent Member
General Education Teacher
17. Approve the appointment of Parent Members for District CSE
Eileen Hinshaw
Linda Lindsley
Ellen McGlone
Maria Riley
Ann Marie Schexnayder
18. Approve the appointment of Committee Members to District CPSE
Chairperson......................................... Debra LoVerde, Ed.D.
Alternate
Chairpersons ....................... Tina Smith and Ann Marie Kenny
Special Education Provider.................. (teacher of child;
service provider)
Physician............................................. Richard
Addes, D.O.
General Education Teacher.................. (teacher of child)
School Psychologist............................. Tina Smith
School Psychologist............................. Ann Marie Kenny
Parent of Child
Parent Member
19.
Approve the appointment of Parent Members for District CPSE
Eileen Hinshaw
Linda Lindsley
Ellen
McGlone
Maria Riley
Ann Marie Schexnayder
Upon motion by Vicki Alspector, seconded by Michaelene Abbott-Cooper, the following items #20 – 43 were unanimously approved:
20. Approve the appointment of Ellen McGlone to serve as the Surrogate Parent.
Upon motion by Vicki Alspector, seconded by Michaelene Abbott-Cooper, the following items #20 – 43 were unanimously approved:
21. Designate the following depositories for District funds:
Bank of America
Capital One Bank
Class-MBIA
TD Bank
HSBC (for investment)
22. Designate the following newspapers as newspapers for the publication of school district legal notices:
“Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway Tribune”
“The Lynbrook East Rockaway Herald”
23.
Designate the use of the IRS mileage reimbursement rate to
compensate employees and board members for use of personal vehicle for district
business.
24.
Designate Capital Markets Advisors, LLC as District Fiscal
Advisors.
25.
Designate Hawkins, Delafield and Wood as Bond Counsel.
26.
Designate Nawrocki Smith LLP as Internal Auditor.
27.
Designate R.S. Abrams & Co. LLP as External Auditor.
28.
Designate Deans Archer & Co., CPA as Claims Auditor.
29.
Designate JAG Architect as Architect.
30.
Designate Giambalvo, Giammarese & Stalzer as Special Education State Reporting Consultant.
31.
Designate Giambalvo, Giammarese & Stalzer to perform
accounting services for special aid and school lunch funds.
32.
Designate Insight Environmental Inc. as Environmental
Consultants.
33.
Designate Omni Financial Group as the third party administrator
of 403(b) and 457 plans.
34.
Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to certify payroll for
the 2009-2010 school year.
35.
Authorize the Director of Finance & Operations to serve as
the school district purchasing agent.
36. Authorize the Board President to sign the contract with BOCES for services for the 2009-2010 school year.
37.
Authorize the Board President, Superintendent and Director of
Finance and Operations to sign contracts with the lowest responsible bidders
for transportation services and other commodities and services as appropriate.
38.
Authorize the attendance at conferences, conventions and
workshops by members of the Board of Education and Superintendent during the
2009-2010 school year.
39.
Authorize the Superintendent to approve the attendance at
conferences, conventions and workshops of district employees during the
2009-2010 school year.
40.
Authorize the Superintendent to apply for grants during the
2009-2010 school year.
41. Authorize the Director of Finance and Operations to extend summer transportation contracts at the Consumer Price Index with the following: First Students, Inc. and Veteran’s Transportation Company Inc.
42. Authorize the Following Petty Cash Funds:
East Rockaway High School................ Doreen
Johnson................................... $100
Centre Avenue School......................... Diane Coletta...................................... $100
Rhame Avenue School......................... Antonella Keane.................................. $100
Pupil Personnel (ERHS)....................... Emily Pisani......................................... $100
District Office (Business Office)........... Denise Lobascio.................................. $100
District Office (Board of Education)..... Mary Volino........................................ $100
Curriculum and Technology.................. Linda Jarmel........................................ $100
Food Service....................................... Charlene Fried..................................... $100
After School Program.......................... Ceil Verity........................................... $100
Custodial Office................................... Kathleen Keating................................. $100
Summer School................................... Marilyn Brekke................................... $100
43. Authorize the Following Persons to Sign Checks:
Neil Vogel........................................... District Treasurer
Roseanne C. Melucci........................... Superintendent
Concetta Robinson ............................. Director of Finance and Operations
Marie Girace or successor................... President, Board of Education
East Rockaway UFSD
Marilyn VonBraunsberg....................... Extra Classroom Activities Central Treasurer
44.
Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to approve budget
transfers in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
45.
Action Agenda
A. Personnel Items
Upon motion by Linda Schmidt, seconded by Vicki Alspector, the following items #1-25 were unanimously approved:
2.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, accept the resignation of
Maria Bujak from the position of permanent substitute teacher, effective June
30, 2009.
4. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, accept the resignation of William Petry from the position of monitor, effective June 26, 2009.
5.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the following
summer school teaching appointments effective July 1, 2009 through August 6,
2009, at the hourly salary established by the East Rockaway Teachers
Association for the 2009 – 2010 school year:
Michael Soto....................................... Social Studies
Marisa Rascionato............................... Supportive Skills Program Instructor
Marissa Mauro.................................... Mathematics
6.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Gina Hamsley to the position of summer monitor, effective July 1, 2009
through August 14, 2010 at the Step 8 hourly rate established by the East
Rockaway Food Service and Monitors Unit agreement for the 2009-2010 school
year.
7.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment of
Francesca DeVivo to the position of summer monitor, effective July 1, 2009
through August 14, 2010 at the Step 8 hourly rate established by the East
Rockaway Food Service and Monitors Unit agreement for the 2009-2010 school
year.
8.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Cara Biondo to the position of school psychologist for the special
education summer school program for school psychologist services per IEP
mandates, effective July 6, 2009 through August 14, 2009, at the hourly salary
established by the East Rockaway Teachers Association for the 2009 – 2010
school year.
9.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Geraldine King to the position of summer school nurse for the special education
summer school program, effective July 6, 2009 through August 14, 2009, at the
hourly salary established by the East Rockaway Board of Education on the
non-contractual salary schedule for the 2009-2010 school year.
10.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the fall coaching
assignments more fully set forth on the annexed 2009-2010 Coaching Schedule at
the stipend salary set forth in the East Rockaway Teachers Association contract
for the 2009 – 2010 school year.
11.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Christel Hiedrich to the position of food service worker, effective
September 1, 2009 at the Step 1 hourly salary set forth in the East Rockaway
Food Service & Monitor Unit agreement for the 2009-2010 school year.
12.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the probationary
appointment of Kimberly Rosenkrantz to the position of speech/language teacher
(tenure area: speech; certification status: initial), effective September 1,
2009 through August 31, 2012, at the MA, Step 2 annual salary set forth in the
East Rockaway Teachers Association contract for the 2009-2010 school year.
13.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the continuation
of the appointment of Diane Cullen to the position of leave replacement
speech/language teacher (FTE .8), effective September 1, 2009 through January
29, 2010 at the prorated MA, Step 8 annual salary set forth in the East
Rockaway Teachers Association Contract for the 2008 – 2009 school year.
14.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Marisa Rascionato to the position of permanent substitute teacher, effective
September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 at the per diem salary established by
the East Rockaway Board of Education on the non-contractual salary schedule for
the 2009-2010 school year.
15.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Olga Caldarera to the position of permanent substitute teacher, effective
September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 at the per diem salary established by
the East Rockaway Board of Education on the non-contractual salary schedule for
the 2009-2010 school year.
16.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Cindy Dower to the position of permanent substitute teacher, effective
September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 at the per diem salary established by
the East Rockaway Board of Education on the non-contractual salary schedule for
the 2009-2010 school year.
17.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Gina Sardegna to the position of permanent substitute teacher, effective
September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 at the per diem salary established by
the East Rockaway Board of Education on the non-contractual salary schedule for
the 2009-2010 school year.
18.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Angela Bond to the position of permanent substitute teacher (.5 FTE),
effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 at the per diem salary
established by the East Rockaway Board of Education on the non-contractual
salary schedule for the 2009-2010 school year.
19.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Dana Zingale to the position of permanent substitute teacher (.5 FTE),
effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 at the per diem salary
established by the East Rockaway Board of Education on the non-contractual
salary schedule for the 2009-2010 school year.
20.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the continuation
of the appointment of Marissa Mauro as teacher assistant, effective September
1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, at the prorated Step 2 annual salary established
by the East Rockaway Teachers Association Contract for Teacher Assistants for
the 2009 – 2010 school year.
21.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Valerie Buscema to the position of part-time social studies teacher ( .8 FTE;
4 classes), effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 at the prorated
BA, Step 1 annual salary set forth in the East Rockaway Teachers Association
contract for the 2009 – 2010 school year, and further approve the appointment
of Valerie Buscema to the position of part-time teacher assistant (.333 FTE;
two classes), effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, at the
prorated Step 2 annual salary set forth in the East Rockaway Teachers
Association contract for Teacher Assistants for the 2009 – 2010 school year.
22.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the probationary
appointment of Ann Marie Kenny to the position of school psychologist teacher
(tenure area: school psychologist; certification status: permanent), effective
September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2012, at the MA30, Step 2 (plus 10%
stipend) annual salary set forth in the East Rockaway Teachers Association
contract for the 2009-2010 school year.
23.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the appointment
of Randi Kilcommons to the position of special education summer reading
support teacher, effective July 6, 2009 through August 14, 2009 at the hourly
salary established by the East Rockaway Teachers Association for the 2009 –
2010 school year.
24.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the following
temporary assignments upon the terms and conditions established by the East
Rockaway Board of Education:
Sean McGinn, substitute cleaner, effective July 8, 2009
25.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the continuation
of the “emergency, conditional” personnel appointments for the following
individuals pending receipt of notification of their fingerprint clearance from
the State of New York, Department of Education:
Sean McGinn
B. Other Items
1. Upon motion by Vicki Alspector, seconded by Michaelene Abbott-Cooper and unanimously approved, the Board authorizes the District Clerk to nominate the following individual, Roy Lester, as candidate for one seat on the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
Upon motion by Vicki Alspector, seconded by Neil Schloth the following items #1-18
were unanimously approved:
2.
Approve the contracts for the following services based on IEP
mandates for the period July 1, 2009 through August 14, 2009 as follows:
Trishia Mallia....................................... Physical Therapist
Metro Therapy.................................... Occupational Therapist
Juliana Donley Theis............................ Speech/Language Teacher
AND authorize the superintendent to execute the contracts.
3.
Approve the terms and conditions of the contract with RCP
Consultants Inc. for NCLB Consolidated Grant Application Training for the
period July 27 and 28, 2009 and authorize the superintendent of schools to
execute the contract.
4.
Approve the participation in cooperative bids for:
· athletic equipment reconditioning (LIMCPG)
· custodial and facility items - Rockville Centre Cooperative
· cafeteria
· banking depository – Long Island Municipal Banking Consortium (L.I.M.B.)
· automotive supplies, materials, parts and services – Long Beach UFSD
·
services provided by Nassau BOCES
5.
Approve the award of the contract for transportation services to Gersch Academy in Hauppauge, NY to Suburban Bus Transportation, Inc. as the lowest responsible
bidder.
6. Approve the award of the contracts for garbage and rubbish removal to County Carting as the lowest responsible bidder.
7.
Approve the re-adoption of the District Professional Development
Plan and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute the Statement of
Assurances.
8. Approve the re-adoption of all current policies and regulations.
9.
Approve the free and reduced lunch program income eligibility
schedule for the 2009 – 2010 school year. (See Attachment “B”)
10.
Approve the employment agreement with Robert Emery as the
Guidance Director for the 2009-2010 school year and authorize the
Superintendent to execute the agreement.
11.
Approve the employment agreement with Anthony Quercia as the
Director of Facilities for the 2009-2010 school year and authorize the
Superintendent to execute the agreement.
12.
Approve the employment agreement with Neil Vogel as the District
Treasurer for the 2009-2010 school year and authorize the Superintendent to
execute the agreement.
13. Approve the following contracts for the 2009-2010 school year for the services indicated and authorize the Board President to execute the individual contracts.
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Vendor |
Service |
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1. |
Bio Sense Pest Management, Inc. |
Pest Control Services |
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2. |
Capital Markets Advisors, LLC |
Financial Advisory Services |
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3. |
Centris Group LLC |
RTIm Direct |
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4. |
County Carting |
Garbage & Rubbish Removal |
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5. |
Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. |
Campus Managed Services |
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6. |
Deans Archer & Co., CPA |
Internal Claims Auditor |
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7. |
Frazer & Feldman |
General Counsel |
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8. |
Giambalvo, Giammarese & Stalzer |
Special Education State Reporting Consultants |
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9. |
Giambalvo, Giammarese & Stalzer |
Accounting for Special Aid and School Lunch funds. |
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10. |
Kevin J. Hannon, Jr. Food & Nutrition Consultants |
Food Service Consultants |
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11. |
HTP Mechanical Corporation |
Heating Burner Maintenance |
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12. |
Infinite Campus, Inc. |
Software Licensing – IEP Direct |
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13. |
Levittown Public Schools |
Special Education Tuition 2009/2010 |
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14. |
Nawrocki Smith LLP |
Internal Auditors |
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15. |
Oceanside UFSD |
Special Education Tuition |
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16. |
Omni Financial Group |
403b and 457 management services |
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17. |
RS Abrams & Co. LLP |
External Auditors |
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18. |
Royal Waste Services |
Recycling Services |
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19. |
Scarsdale Security Systems |
Building Security |
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20. |
Schindler Elevator Corporation |
Elevator Maintenance (Rhame Ave.) |
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21. |
Seaford UFSD |
Special Education Tuition 2008/2009 |
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22. |
Verizon |
Service Plan |
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23. |
Dr. Richard Addes, D.O. |
School Physician |
14. Approve the following resolution:
Whereas, the following service providers for Tax Shelter Annuities are approved by the Board of Education:
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SERVICE PROVIDERS |
TYPE OF PLAN |
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ING/Aetna Opportunity Plus |
403b |
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Equitable Life Assurance |
403b |
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Fidelity Retirement Services |
403b |
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Legend Service Corporation |
403b |
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Mutual Financial Services |
403b |
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Travelers |
403b |
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T. Rowe Price Trust |
403b |
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NYS Deferred Compensation Plan |
457 |
BE
IT RESOLVED, the employees who work 1000 hours in a school year or expect to
work 1000 hours in an ensuing school year are eligible to make contributions to
a tax deferred annuity under IRS code 403b or 457.
15.
Approve the following resolution for purpose of adopting coverage
provided by §18 of the New York State Public Officers law.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Rockaway School
District hereby adopts the coverage provided by §18 of the New York State
Public Officers law for the following job titles: members of the board of
education, the superintendent of schools, the director of finance and
operations, the director of pupil personnel services, the director of
curriculum and technology and the director of facilities. The adoption of this
provision is intended to supplement and not supplant the protection available
to such employees by virtue of already existing statutory provisions or other
sources. Such coverage shall include, but not be limited to, being called to
testify as a witness or to answer questions concerning their acts or omissions
within the scope of their office, agency or employment before a Grand Jury, the
Office of the District Attorney, or other law enforcement official. Nothing
herein contained shall be construed to authorize or require defense or indemnification
to a member of the board of education, the superintendent of schools, the
director of finance and operations, the director of pupil personnel services,
the director of curriculum and technology and the director of facilities, who
has been identified as a defendant in a pending criminal prosecution, or where
such individual or the school district has reason to believe that such
individual is a target in a criminal investigation or prosecution by the Office
of the District Attorney or other law enforcement entity. This benefit shall
not be available to and shall not cover any employee serving in any of the job
titles listed herein who is represented for collective bargaining purposes by a
duly designated collective bargaining agent unless and until such coverage is
negotiated with the collective bargaining agent representing said employee.
The superintendent or her designee shall take steps necessary to obtain
insurance protection against the potential liability to the district arising
out of the adoption of this provision.
16.
Approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the 2010 organizational meeting of the Board of Education
shall be held on July 6, 2010.
17.
Accept a donation from East Rockaway Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in
the sum of $300 for the pre-prom party for the Class of 2010.
18.
Accept a donation from Robert F. Garrison Post 3350 VFW in the
sum of $100 for the pre-prom party for the Class of 2010.
46.
Policy Matters for Review
47. Superintendent’s Report
We had a very smooth school closing. 7th and 8th grade summer school is underway. All maintenance work is underway.
Congratulations and welcome Michaelene.
48. Privilege of the Floor
None
49. Board Member Comments
Linda Schmidt – I want to wish everyone a Happy Summer. Welcome Michaelene.
Vicki Alspector – Same as Linda and congratulations to the new officers.
Neil Schloth – Welcome to Michaelene and her family. Welcome again Neil, I have enjoyed your participation in our meetings.
Michaelene Abbott-Cooper – I am very happy to be here. I will see you in September full blast.
Marie Girace – Congratulations to everyone in their new positions. Welcome Michaelene. Thank you for coming, we appreciate your support.
50. Upon motion by Vicki Alspector, seconded by Linda Schmidt and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Lobascio
District Clerk