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Vision Statement
EAST IRONDEQUOIT . . . . Destination of Choice
The East Irondequoit Central School District is dedicated to providing a world-class education for all
students. Our educational environment will nurture creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving
skills. We will inspire our students to become inquiring, knowledgeable and caring individuals who
positively contribute to our local and global communities.
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the East Irondequoit
Central School District, at 7:00 pm, February 10, 2015, in the District
Office, 600 Pardee Rd, Central Office Board Room 102.
Note: Please remember to silence all cell phones and pagers.
AGENDA
7:00 pm
Convene Regular Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Acceptance of the Agenda and Minutes
Motion to accept the agenda for February 10, 2015 and the minutes of January 26, 2015..............
Enc.
Reports from Student Reps:
EIMS:
Savannah Devlin
Eastridge: Yomaris Sanchez
Convene Audit Committee Independent Audit Report – Ray Wager
MCSBA Report Jody Siegle, Executive Director, Monroe County School Boards Association
Reports from the Board President
 Spirit, Pride, Excellence! Report .............................................................................................. Enc.
6.1
 NYSSBA Recognition
Public Budget Input
Verbal Communications / -- advance sign up - 5 minute limit per speaker, please
It is the practice of this board to encourage the community to use this portion of the meeting to share information and
concerns with board members. Individuals wishing to address the board are asked to sign up in advance before the
meeting or at the beginning of the meeting, giving their name and address to the board clerk. Names will be placed on
a speakers list and speakers will be called in the order signed up. Speakers are asked to keep their remarks to 5
minutes. Questions raised in “verbal communications” may be referred to the Superintendent to prepare a response by
the next meeting. The questions may be requested in writing to ensure clarity. At the discretion of the Board
President, inaccurate information may be given a response.
Reports from Board Members / Board Committees
Reports from the Superintendent of Schools
 Budget: Ofc. of Instruction & Pupil Services – Miryam Matulic-Keller, Leslie Powers .........Enc.
 Budget: Instruction – John Abbott ............................................................................................Enc.
 Budget: Staffing Review – Phil Oberst .....................................................................................Enc.
 Budget: Benefits – John Abbott ................................................................................................Enc.
 Budget: Revenue – John Abbott ...............................................................................................Enc.
“Building A Future, One Student At A Time”
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
School Board DISCUSSION

9.1
Policy Review: Section 4000 – Non-Instructional Business Operations ................................Enc.
4170 – Partisan Political Activity
4180 – Travel and Conferences
4190 – Cellular Phones
School Board ACTION – NEW BUSINESS
MOTION, to adopt all District, Instruction, and Business
resolutions as presented.

District
Adopt Urban-Suburban Program ..............................................................................................Enc.
10.1

Instruction
CSE/CPSE ................................................................................................................................Enc.
11.1



Business
Acceptance of 2013-14 Audit ................................................................................................... Enc.
Field Trip: Final & Preliminary Approvals...............................................................................Enc.
Budget Amendment ..................................................................................................................Enc.
12.1
12.2
12.3
MOTION, to adopt all Personnel resolutions as presented.

Personnel
Personnel Actions .....................................................................................................................Enc. * 13.9
Calendar
Executive Session
(if needed, to discuss specific matters appropriate for Executive Session)
* Limited
Distribution
Adjournment
BOARD NORMS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
“Building A Future, One Student At A Time”
Come Prepared
Stay on Task
Be Open Minded
Listen Before
Responding
Ask for Clarification
MINUTES of a Meeting of the East Irondequoit Board of Education held on January 26, 2015, at
7:00 p.m. at the District Central Office, 600 Pardee Rd., Rm. 102.
Board Members Present:
Kim Lasher, Stacey Beaumont, Ron Cooper, Kimberly Kane, Jeffrey
Petrie, Doreen Swan, Carol Watt, Douglas Spallina (7:03 pm)
Also Present:
Susan Allen, John Abbott, Phil Oberst, Miryam Matulic-Keller,
Joseph Shields, Dave Yates, Catherine Andersen
Absent:
Ben Stalls
Convene Meeting
Convene
Meeting
President Lasher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Acceptance of the Minutes/Agenda
Minutes/Agenda
Accepted
Motion to accept the minutes of January 5 and 20, 2015, and the agenda for January 26, 2015.
1/Kane , 2/Beaumont Carried 7-0-0
Recognition Ceremony
Student
Recognition
Congress of Future Medical Leaders – Megan Maggio and Joanna Christman reported on their trip
to Washington D.C., where they were met by successful young medical professionals and the
Surgeon General among other dignitaries. Both women thought this was a rewarding trip. Mrs.
Lasher congratulated them on behalf of the board. Gifts and a commemorative certificate were
presented and refreshments were served.
Community Input –
Community
Input
Vicki Townend, 4 Walnut Pk., addressed the board. She is a bus driver for the district and
requested that the district add healthcare benefits.
Shelly Fritz, 216 Edgecreek Trail, presented some comparison data regarding health insurance costs
and requested that the district add healthcare benefits for bus drivers.
Reports from the Board President
Report from the
Board President
Mrs. Lasher presented the Spirit, Pride, Excellence! report. She reminded everyone of the EI
Alumni Association Fundraiser, Casino Night, on February 28.
Reports from Board Members
Reports from
Board Members
Board members reported on the recent meetings around the district. The MCSBA Legislative
Breakfast is Feb. 7 and several board members will attend.
Reports from the Superintendent of Schools
Seal of Biliteracy – Candie Black and Miryam Matulic-Keller reported on the effort to recognize
biliteracy in the district with a state seal on graduation diplomas. The program will be especially
significant because of the many languages spoken in our district, as well as the focus on language
from the elementary grades through high school.
Budget Presentation: Transportation – Mr. Abbott and Ms. Callon outlined the transportation
budget and discussed opportunities for expanding our transportation services to other districts.
Superintendent
Report
East Irondequoit Central School District
Board of Education Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2015
page 2
Budget Presentation: Buildings and Grounds – Mr. Abbott reported on the staffing ratios for areas
serviced by B&G, and Mr. Beh explained how his team monitors the budget and prepares for
extreme weather. The Board expressed its gratitude for the hard work of Milan’s team.
Budget Presentation: Technology – Mr. Abbott outlined recent trends in district technology
services, including the ongoing iPad initiative and an emphasis on security. He stressed the
dramatic increase in services provided and the demand on IT resources. The board thanked Mr.
Sutorius and his team.
Budget Presentation: State Aid and Revenue – Despite the lack of information on state aid, Mr.
Abbott outlined the proposals in the Governor’s State Address, including new requirements for
teacher tenure, charter schools, and failing schools. Changes to the STAR program are proposed
which could increase property taxes, if implemented.
School Board Discussion
Policy Review: Section 4000 – Non-Instructional Business Operations – After review of the
following district policies, there is a minor change recommended to Policy #4130, which will be
brought to the board in June 2015 for approval.
Board
Discussion:
Policy Review
4130 – Drug & Alcohol Testing of Bus Drivers and Other Safety Personnel
4140 – Extra Classroom Activity Funds
4160 –Accidents
Urban-Suburban Program – Mrs. Allen outlined her efforts to explore a plan for the district to
participate in the Monroe County program, which is administered through BOCES. The Board
approved moving forward with this.
UrbanSuburban
MYP
Middle Years Programme – On February 2-3, the Middle School will receive a visit by IB
representatives as part of our application to become an MYP school. Mrs. Allen, Dr. MatulicKeller, Mrs. Watt and Mr. Petrie will meet with the team on Feb 3.
School Board ACTION – NEW BUSINESS
CSE/CPSE
Consent
Agenda:
Approved
CSE/CPSE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education makes arrangements for the implementation of the
recommendations of the Committee on Special Education/Committee on Preschool Special
Education regular meetings of December 17, 2014 through January 21, 2015.
1/Beaumont, 2/Swan, Carried 8-0-0
Health Services Rate
for 2014-15
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education establishes the Health Services rate for nonresident
students for the 2014-15 school year at $562.03 per student.
1/Cooper, 2/Petrie, Carried 8-0-0
Health Service
Rate
East Irondequoit Central School District
Board of Education Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2015
page 3
Bid Awards
Bid Awards:
Cooperative Printer Supplies,
Cooperative Health & Safety Supplies,
and Cooperative Custodial Supplies
RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, the Board of
Education accepts the following vendors in the following estimated amounts as the lowest
responsible bidders in the matter of the cooperative bid through BOCES #2 for Printer and Copier
Supplies which was opened on December 4, 2014 and will be effective February 1, 2015 through
January 31, 2016. The bid results were as follows:
Vendor
W.B. Mason
The Tree House Inc.
Amount Awarded
$2,595.70
$2,199.98
and be it further RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Section 103 of the General Municipal
Law, the Board of Education accepts the following vendors in the following estimated amounts as
the lowest responsible bidders in the matter of the cooperative bid through BOCES #2 for Health
& Safety Supplies which was opened on November 18, 2014 and will be effective February 1,
2015 through January 31, 2016. The bid results were as follows;
Vendor
Pyramid School Products
Henry Schein Inc.
Medco
Mohawk
Amount Awarded
$20.00
$1,149.99
$763.13
$714.20
and be it further RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Section 103 of the General Municipal
Law, the Board of Education accepts the following vendors in the following estimated amounts as
the lowest responsible bidders in the matter of the cooperative bid through BOCES #2 for
Custodial Supplies which was opened on December 4, 2014 and will be effective February 1,
2015 through January 31, 2016. The bid results were as follows;
Vendor
Pyramid School Products
Interboro Packaging Corp.
Quill Corp.
Calico Industries
Corr Distributors
Dobmeier Janitor Supply, Inc.
Unipak
Finger Lakes Chemical
All American Poly
Regional Distributors Inc.
Gabriel First Corp.
LJC Distributors Fuller Brush Co.
Chudy Paper Co.
Westcott Group
W.B. Mason
Amount Awarded
$1,427.20
$10,632.00
$2,347.85
$3,997.30
$1,632.27
$68,642.93
$1,861.90
$29.75
$2,922.00
$167.80
$1,291.94
$515.90
$7,590.61
$20,040.14
$8,454.54
A complete tabulation of these bids is on file in the Business Office.
1/Cooper, 2/Petrie, Carried 8-0-0
East Irondequoit Central School District
Board of Education Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2015
page 4
Budget Status
Reports
Receipt of Budget Status
Reports
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer’s Report, the
Expenditure Report, and the Revenue Report for the month of July, 2014 and the Extraclassroom
Report from East Irondequoit Middle School and Eastridge High School for the month of
December, 2014.
1/Cooper, 2/Petrie, Carried 8-0-0
Field Trip
Field Trip Preliminary Approval:
Varsity Cheerleaders to Ocean City, MD
RESOLVED, that, for planning purposes only, the Board of Education gives preliminary approval
to the Eastridge Varsity Cheerleaders’ trip to Ocean City, Maryland on February 27 – March 1,
2015 to compete in a national competition. This trip will be in place of the trip to Washington,
D.C. that was submitted for preliminary approval on November 17, 2014.
1/Cooper, 2/Petrie, Carried 8-0-0
Personnel
Actions
Personnel Actions
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approved the following personnel actions:
INSTRUCTIONAL
RETIREMENT
MATULIC-KELLER, MIRYAM – Central Office
The acceptance of the retirement of Miryam Matulic-Keller, Assistant Superintendent for
Instruction at Central Office, effective at the close of business on June 30, 2015. Dr. MatulicKeller has been with the district since July 2005.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
JOSEPH, LISA – East Irondequoit Middle School
The granting of an unpaid (1.0) (childrearing) leave of absence effective February 2, 2015 through
the 2014-15 school year for Lisa Joseph, Foreign Language Teacher at East Irondequoit Middle
School.
RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE
COLAVECCHIA, JESSICA – Eastridge High School
The return of Jessica Colavecchia, Mathematics Teacher at Eastridge High School, on February 2,
2015 from a (1.0) leave of absence (childrearing) effective September 17, 2014 through February 1,
2015.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
SANTELLI, ANA –Laurelton Pardee Intermediate School
The approval of extended sick leave for Ana Santelli, Elementary Education Teacher at Laurelton
Pardee Intermediate School, effective January 12, 2015.
East Irondequoit Central School District
Board of Education Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2015
WILLIAMS, KRISTIN –Ivan Green Primary School
The approval of extended sick leave for Kristin Williams, Elementary Education Teacher at Ivan
Green Primary School, effective January 13, 2015.
EXTRA DUTY APPOINTMENT/CHANGE OF APPOINTMENT 2014-15
BURNS, DENISE – East Irondequoit Middle School
The change in the appointment of Denise Burns, Special Education Teacher at East Irondequoit
Middle School, from the extra duty assignment of Adventure Club Advisor to the extra duty
assignment of co-advisor for the Adventure Club.
DEBRYNE, TRISTINE – East Irondequoit Middle School
The appointment of Tristine DeBryne, Special Education Teacher at East Irondequoit Middle
School, to the extra duty assignment of co-advisor for the Adventure Club.
K-12 TEACHER MENTOR
The approval of the following teacher to the extension of Teacher Mentor effective during the
2014-2015 school year.
NEW
MENTOR
LOC. POSITION EMPLOYEE
DATES
(Extension Jan. 10 – March 12,
Felter,
MaryEllen
EIMS Science
Melissa Hutto
2015)
ACCUPLACER EXAM
DIBBLE, MONA – Eastridge High School
The approval of Mona Dibble, School Counselor at Eastridge High School, to oversee and
administer the Accuplacer Exam (MCC entrance exam) at Eastridge High School. Dates as
follows: Saturdays on March 14, May 2, June 6, 2015 from 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. 4 Hours per
session.
GOOSSEN, DOREEN – Eastridge High School
The approval of Doreen Goossen, School Counselor at Eastridge High School, to oversee and
administer the Accuplacer Exam (MCC entrance exam) at Eastridge High School. Dates as
follows: Saturdays on March 14, May 2, June 6, 2015 from 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. 4 Hours per
session.
HEALY, KATHLEEN – Eastridge High School
The approval of Kathleen Healy, School Counselor at Eastridge High School, to oversee and
administer the Accuplacer Exam (MCC entrance exam) at Eastridge High School. Dates as
follows: Saturdays on March 14, May 2, June 6, 2015 from 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. 4 Hours per
session.
HOOPER, TRAVIS – Eastridge High School
The approval of Travis Hooper, School Counselor at Eastridge High School, to oversee and
administer the Accuplacer Exam (MCC entrance exam) at Eastridge High School. Dates as
follows: Saturdays on March 14, May 2, June 6, 2015 from 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. 4 Hours per
session.
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Board of Education Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2015
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ASSIGNMENT – TUTORS
D’AMBROSIO, SARA
The approval of Sara D’Ambrosio as an AVID Tutor at East Irondequoit Middle School/Eastridge
High School effective January 27, 2015. This assignment is up to 100 hours during the 2014-15
school year.
GUPTA, RITA
The approval of Rita Gupta as an AVID Tutor at East Irondequoit Middle School/Eastridge High
School effective January 27, 2015. This assignment is up to 100 hours during the 2014-15 school
year.
MITZLER, KATHRYN
The approval of Kathryn Mitzler to the assignment of a Tutor at Laurelton Pardee Intermediate
School effective January 5, 2015. This position is through the end of the 2014-15 school year.
This position is 3 hours per day, Monday – Friday. Ms. Mitzler is replacing Jacqueline Antonelli
who had a change of assignment.
PARKER, IAN
The approval of Ian Parker as an AVID Tutor at East Irondequoit Middle School/Eastridge High
School effective January 27, 2015. This assignment is up to 100 hours during the 2014-15 school
year.
EXTENSION OF ASSIGNMENT
HUTTO, MELISSA – East Irondequoit Middle School
The approval of the extension of the assignment for Melissa Hutto from a (1.0 FTE) Long-Term
Substitute Science Teacher assigned to East Irondequoit Middle School effective September 2,
2014 through January 9, 2015 to the new end date of March 12, 2015. Ms. Hutto is filling a
position held by Amy Gilbert who is on a sick leave.
ASSIGNMENTS
O’FLYNN, KAYLEIGH
The approval of Kayleigh O’Flynn to the assignment of a (1.0 FTE) Long-Term Substitute
Elementary Education Teacher assigned to Ivan Green Primary School effective January 12, 2015
through February 27, 2015. Ms. O’Flynn is filling a position held by Kristin Williams who is on a
sick leave.
THIEBERT-MEY, ANDRÉE
The approval of Andrée Thiebert-Mey to the assignment of a (1.0 FTE) Long-Term Substitute
ESOL Teacher assigned to Laurelton Pardee Intermediate School effective January 20, 2015
through June 25, 2015. Ms. Thiebert-Mey is filling a position held by Heidi Davis who will be on a
childbearing/childrearing leave.
East Irondequoit Central School District
Board of Education Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2015
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COACHING APPOINTMENTS
The appointment of the following personnel to coaching positions for the Spring 2015.
TIER
STEP
SPORT
NAME
LEVEL
Baseball
McDeid, Michael
Junior Varsity
IV
2
Softball
Rivera, Rachel
Varsity
II
9
Softball
Reynolds, Stephen
Varsity Assistant
VI
15
Softball
Smith, Heather
Junior Varsity
IV
4
Lacrosse Girls
Payne, Emily
Varsity
II
9
Lacrosse Girls
Wright, Sarah
Varsity Assistant
VI
7
Lacrosse Girls
Tarana, Casey
Junior Varsity
IV
5
Field Hockey
Adams, Linda
Modified B
VI
46
Lacrosse Boys
Kleehammer ,Matthew
Varsity
II
7
Track Head Girls Curynski, Sean
Varsity
II
13
Track Head Girls Stevens, Ross
Junior Varsity
IV
5
Track Head Boys Weber, Jason
Varsity
II
16
Track Head Boys Wright, Fenton
Junior Varsity
IV
9
Modified Track
Crescimanni, Peter
Modified
VI
13
Tennis Boys
Aser, Robert
Varsity
V
9
RECALCULATION IN PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT
MESSENGER, ANGELA – Eastridge High School
The recalculation in the ending date of the probationary appointment in the academic tenure area of
Mathematics for Angela Messenger from an ending date of February 1, 2015 to the new extended
ending date of February 1, 2016 per agreement dated January 21, 2015.
CLASSIFIED
RESIGNATIONS
GRAY, ANNIONS – Transportation
The resignation of Annions Gray, Bus Driver in the Transportation Department, effective at the
close of business on January 2, 2015. Mr. Gray has been with the district since August 2014.
JACKSON, TIFFANY – Transportation
The resignation of Tiffany Jackson, Bus Monitor in the Transportation Department, effective at the
close of business on January 27, 2015. Ms. Jackson has been with the district since September
2014.
MITCHUM JR., ALPHONSO – Eastridge High School
The resignation of Alphonso Mitchum Jr., Hall Monitor at Eastridge High School, effective at the
close of business on January 23, 2015. Mr. Mitchum has been with the district since October 2012.
MONACHINO, CHRISTINE – Durand Eastman Intermediate School
The resignation for the purpose of retirement of Christine Monachino, Clerical Aide at Durand
Eastman Intermediate School, effective at the close of business on January 30, 2015. Ms.
Monachino has been with the district since September 2008.
East Irondequoit Central School District
Board of Education Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2015
page 8
TRANSFER
SPANN, TOSHIA – Laurelton Pardee Intermediate School
The transfer of Toshia Spann from a 5.5 Hour Food Service Helper assigned to Laurelton Pardee
Intermediate School to a 5.5 Hour Food Service Helper at East Irondequoit Middle School effective
January 1, 2015. Ms. Spann is replacing Mary Ann Bogaerd who had a change of assignment.
CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT
BOGAERD, MARY ANN – East Irondequoit Middle School
The change of assignment of Mary Ann Bogaerd, 7 Hour Food Service Helper at East Irondequoit
Middle School to a 7 Hour Head Cook at East Irondequoit Middle School effective January 5,
2015. Ms. Bogaerd is replacing Lori Zambuto who transferred to Laurelton Pardee Intermediate
School.
CHANGE IN HOURS
OVERACKER, KARI – East Irondequoit Middle School
The change of hours of Kari Overacker from a 4 Hour Food Service Helper at East Irondequoit
Middle School to a 5 Hour Food Service Helper at East Irondequoit Middle School effective
January 5, 2015.
CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT
KENNELL, SUSAN – Technology Department
The approval of Susan Kennell to be permanently appointed to the civil service title of Help
Desk/Intranet Coordinator in the Technology Department after successful completion of the Help
Desk/Intranet Coordinator civil service examination (HDIC-1101-14) effective January 27, 2015.
APPOINTMENTS
ALQUIRE, PAUL
The probationary appointment of Paul Alquire to the position of Maintenance Mechanic I at
Buildings and Grounds effective January 5, 2015. Mr. Alquire is replacing Peter Russo who retired.
Mr. Alquire’s probationary period will end on July 5, 2015.
BROOKS, JACINDY
The appointment of Jacindy Brooks to the probationary appointment of Bus Driver (AM/PM Run –
5 hours) in the Transportation Department effective January 5, 2015. Ms. Brooks’ probationary
period will end on January 5, 2016. Ms. Brooks is replacing Pamela Brun who resigned.
EDMONDSON, KAREN
The probationary appointment of Karen Edmondson to the position of Library Clerk at Eastridge
High School effective January 5, 2015. Ms. Edmondson is replacing Donna Bergen who retired.
Ms. Edmondson’s probationary period will end on September 5, 2015.
VIGERZI, LYNN
The appointment of Lynn Vigerzi to the appointment of a 3 Hour Cafeteria Monitor at Durand
Eastman Intermediate School effective January 26, 2015. Ms. Vigerzi is replacing Sara Christman
who resigned. Ms. Vigerzi will remain in her Bus Driver position in the district.
1/Swan, 2/Watt, Carried 8-0-0
East Irondequoit Central School District
Board of Education Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2015
Executive Session – 9:20 p.m.
page 9
Executive
Session
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular
individual.
1/Kane, 2/Beaumont, Carried 8-0-0
Returned from Executive Session – 10:01 p.m.
Adjournment – Motion to adjourn at 10:02 p.m.
1/Swan, 2/Cooper, Carried 8-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Andersen
Catherine Andersen
District Clerk
Meeting
Adjourned
Spirit, Pride, Excellence
February, 2015
 CongratulationstothefollowingEastridgemusicianswhowere
selectedforAllCountyensembles:Band‐McKennaStickney(piccolo),
KevinConrow(trombone),KennyConrow(tuba),Kate
McInerney(percussion).TrumpetplayerMattDaleyearnedaspotin
theorchestra.TheywillperformattheEastmanTheateronMarch7.
 ThreeMiddleSchoolstudentsalsoearnedAllCountyspots:Kyle
Egan(7thgradeclarinet),MadisonDay(7thgradeclarinet)and
SuzannaWojnowski(8thgradeFrenchhorn).
 JaclynCrane,afirstgradeteacheratHelendaleRoad,recently
wrappedupaTeddyBearandFriendsdrive.Aspartoftheschool’s
focusonempathyandopen‐mindednessoverthepastmonthMiss
Craneandherstudentscollectednewandgentlyusedtoyswhich
weretobedonatedtoahomelessshelterandashelterforvictimsof
domesticviolence.Thecampaignresultedinnearly20bagsof
donationswhichweredeliveredbyMissCraneandsomeofher
students;alltransportedbytheLaureltonFireDepartment.
 AglobetrottingbearspentsometimewithsomeHelendaleRoad
students.BarbFerriter’skindergartenclasshostedJessie,oneoffive
stuffedbearswhichmakeuptheTravelingTeddyBearProject.
Jessiegoesaroundtheworldvisitingdifferentclassroomsteaching
childrenthat,nomatterhowdifferentpeoplemayseem,they
actuallyhavequiteabitincommon.Jessiehasbeenverybusythis
yearvisitingplaceslikeIndonesia,AustraliaandCanada.
 OnJanuary22,theEastridgeChoralehadthepleasureofhosting
RIT'smaleacappellagroup,8BeatMeasure.Eastridgealum,David
Magde(bass),invitedhisgrouptoperformtoshowstudentsthe
musicalpossibilitiesthatexistincollegeevenfornon‐musicmajors.
 PatriciaRandallandGinaSalisburytooktheir12:1:1studentsfrom
DurandEastmantotheWinterSpecialOlympicsforadayof
snowshoeingonJanuary31.
Office of
Instruction
Proposed
Budget
2014 - 2015
Presented by Miryam Matulic-Keller, Ed. D.
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
February 10, 2015
Proposed Pupil Personnel Services Budget
2015‐2016
Lesley Powers, PPS Director
Wendy Baker, CSE/CPSE Chairperson
2015-16 Instruction Budget
February 10, 2015
Philip A. Oberst
Assistant Superintendent
for Human Resources
February 10, 2015
2015-16 Employee
Benefits Budget
February 10, 2015
2015-16 Revenue Budget
February 10, 2015
Enclosure 10.1
February 10, 2015
Urban/Suburban
Interdistrict Transfer Program
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Urban-Suburban Interdistrict Transfer Program
has been established by New York State law and the regulations of the State
Education Department, NYSED Law Section 3602, SED 8 NYCRR Section
175.24, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Program is to voluntarily reduce racial and
economic isolation and the segregation of academic opportunities in the
elementary and secondary schools of New York State, in order to enhance
racial/ethnic awareness and sensitivity among students, teachers and parents in
the elementary and secondary schools, and
WHEREAS, the vision of the East Irondequoit Central School District is to
provide a world-class education for all students and inspire our students to
become inquiring, knowledgeable and caring individuals who positively
contribute to our local and global communities,
THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the
adoption of the Urban-Suburban Interdistrict Transfer Program for the East
Irondequoit Central School District beginning with the 2015-2016 school year.
In order to accomplish this purpose, minority pupils, as defined in the Program
document, residing in the Rochester City School District may apply for transfer
to the District through this Program.
CONFIDENTIAL
ENCLOSURE #11.1
02/10/15
RESOLVED
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education make arrangements for the implementation of the
recommendations of the Committee on Special Education/Committee on Preschool Special
Education regular meetings of January 22 through February 4, 2015.
Enc. #12.1
February 10, 2015
Acceptance of 2013-14
Independent Audit
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of
Education accepts the audit of the 2013-14 fiscal year as prepared by Raymond F. Wager, the
district’s independent auditor. This consists of the General Purpose Financial Statements, the
Letter Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit, the Single Audit
Report, the Extraclassroom Activity Report, and the Response to the Management Letter.
Auditaccept2013-14
February 10, 2015
Enc. #12.3
February 10, 2015
Budget Amendment
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education amends the 2014-15 school year general fund
budget to increase the budget by $2,000 in the following account code:
A.5510.42
$2,000.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education identifies the following revenue to finance this
increased budget appropriation:
A.2705
b-amend 2-10-2015
February 10, 2015
Gifts
$2,000.00
ENCLOSURE #13.9
February 10, 2015
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following personnel actions:
INSTRUCTIONAL
RETIREMENTS
BOARDMAN, SHARON – Eastridge High/Durand Eastman Schools
The acceptance of the retirement of Sharon Boardman, ESOL Teacher at Eastridge High School
and Durand Eastman Intermediate School, effective at the close of business on June 30, 2015. Ms.
Boardman has been with the district since September 2007.
GILLAN, KAY – East Irondequoit Middle School
The acceptance of the retirement of Kay Gillan, Elementary Education Teacher at East Irondequoit
Middle School, effective at the close of business on June 30, 2015. Ms. Gillan has been with the district
since October 1985.
KREUTER, KAREN – East Irondequoit Middle School
The acceptance of the retirement of Karen Kreuter, School Counselor at East Irondequoit Middle
School, effective at the close of business on June 30, 2015. Ms. Kreuter has been with the district since
January 1992.
MCLEAN, KATHLEEN – Durand Eastman Intermediate School
The acceptance of the retirement of Kathleen McLean, Elementary Education Teacher at Durand
Eastman Intermediate School, effective at the close of business on June 30, 2015. Ms. McLean has been
with the district since September 1996.
MORELLE, MARY BETH – East Irondequoit Middle School
The acceptance of the retirement of Mary Beth Morelle, English Teacher at East Irondequoit
Middle School, effective at the close of business on June 30, 2015. Ms. Morelle has been with the district
since September 1992.
UTTER, JAMES – Eastridge High School
The acceptance of the retirement of James Utter, Science Teacher at Eastridge High School,
effective at the close of business on June 30, 2015. Mr. Utter has been with the district since September
1998.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
BOZZELLI, JENNIFER – East Irondequoit Middle School
The granting of an unpaid (1.0) (childrearing) leave of absence effective January 27, 2015 through
April 26, 2015 for Jennifer Bozzelli, Mathematics Teacher at East Irondequoit Middle School.
EXTENSION OF ASSIGNMENT
ALLEN, CHRISTIANA – Ivan Green Primary School
The approval of the extension of the assignment for Christiana Allen from a (1.0 FTE) LongTerm Substitute Art Teacher assigned to Ivan Green Primary School effective September 2, 2014 through
February 6, 2015 to the new end date of February 13, 2015.
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GRIFFIN, MARIA – Ivan Green Primary School
The approval of the extension of the assignment for Maria Griffin from a (1.0 FTE) Long-Term
Substitute Elementary Education Teacher assigned to Ivan Green Primary School effective January 5-31,
2015 to the new assignment of February 2, 2015 through May 8, 2015. Ms. Griffin is filling a position held
by Kathleen Traver who is on a sick leave.
ASSIGNMENTS
METZ, TABITHA
The approval of Tabitha Metz to the assignment of a (1.0 FTE) Long-Term Substitute Elementary
Education Teacher assigned to Ivan Green Primary School effective January 26, 2015 through March 27,
2015. Ms. Metz is filling a position held by Kendra Vavrina who is on a sick leave.
WHITFIELD, WHITNEY
The approval of Whitney Whitfield as an AVID Tutor at East Irondequoit Middle
School/Eastridge High School effective February 10, 2015. This assignment is up to 100 hours during the
2014-15 school year.
EXTRA DUTY APPOINTMENT 2014-15
The appointment of the following extra duty position for the 2014-15 school year.
EASTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
POSITION
Scenery Producer
NAME
David Daniels
PBIS BUILDING LEADER/COORDINATORS
The approval of the following teachers to the assignment as a PBIS Building Leader/Coordinator
effective February 3 through June 30, 2015.
NAME
LOCATION
Lesio, Catherine
Helendale Road Primary School
Marrocco, Molly
East Irondequoit Middle School
O’Neil, Amy
Ivan Green Primary School
CHANGE IN APPOINTMENT
GROW, MARY – Central Office
The change in appointment for Mary Grow from the administrative tenure area of Director of
Secondary Education to the administrative tenure area of Assistant Superintendent for Instruction with a
three year probationary period effective July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2018. Ms. Grow will be assigned
as the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at Central Office. Ms. Grow is replacing Miryam MatulicKeller who is retiring.
CLASSIFIED
RESIGNATIONS
FEDRICK, TYEISHA - Transportation
The resignation of Tyeisha Fedrick, Bus Driver in the Transportation Department, effective at the
close of business on December 19, 2014. Ms. Fedrick has been with the district since February 2014.
GATZ, JAMES – Transportation
The resignation of James Gatz, Bus Monitor in the Transportation Department, effective at the
close of business on January 30, 2015. Mr. Gatz has been with the district since January 2001.
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LEE, PORTIA – Transportation
The resignation of Portia Lee, Bus Monitor in the Transportation Department, effective at the
close of business on January 28, 2015. Ms. Lee has been with the district since December 2014.
TERMINATIONS
AQUINO, ANGEL – Transportation
The termination of Angel Aquino, Bus Monitor in the Transportation Department, effective at the
close of business on February 11, 2015.
NICHOLS, ROBIN – Eastridge High School
The termination of Robin Nichols, 7 Hour Food Service Helper at Eastridge High School,
effective at the close of business on February 11, 2015.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
PRICEMAN, ALAN – Eastridge High School
The approval of extended sick leave for Alan Priceman, B Shift Cleaner (Sunday – Thursday), at
Eastridge High School, effective February 23, 2015.
TRANSFER
OVERACKER, KARI – East Irondequoit Middle School
The transfer of Kari Overacker from a 5 Hour Food Service Helper assigned to East Irondequoit
Middle School to a 5.5 Hour Food Service Helper at Laurelton Pardee Intermediate School effective
January 26, 2015. Ms. Overacker is replacing Toshia Spann who transferred to East Irondequoit Middle
School.
CHANGE IN APPOINTMENT
ROMANTINI, GINO – Buildings and Grounds
The approval of the change of assignment for Gino Romantino from a B Shift Floater at Buildings
and Grounds to a B Shift Floater-Foreman at Buildings and Grounds effective February 11, 2015.
APPOINTMENT
SEVERIN, DIANE
The probationary appointment of Diane Severin to the position of Registered Nurse (RN) at
Eastridge High School effective February 23, 2015. Ms. Severin is replacing Kathleen Guentner. Ms.
Severin’s probationary period will end on October 23, 2015.