Regular Meeting, Board of Education, Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Joseph M. Barton Building-NYA
IX.
Business Affairs
A – Finance
1 – Bid Recommendations
2 – Budget Transfers
3 – Annual Election and Legal Notice
4 – Joint Municipal Cooperative Bidding Program – BOCES, 2015-16 School Year
B – Operations
1 – Declaration of Obsolete Items
2 – Acceptance of Gifts
3 – Additions to Lists of Organizations Approved to Use School Facilities,
2014-2015 and 2015-2016 School Years
Regular Meeting Board of Education, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Joseph M. Barton Building-NYA
IX . Business Affairs
A - Finance
3 – Annual Election and Legal Notice
"Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
be it
RESOLVED, that the Annual Election of the District be held on the 19th day of May 2015,
that due notice thereof be duly published, and be it further
RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Smithtown Central School District, Suffolk
County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. That the annual election of the qualified voters of the said
School District shall be held on the 19th day of May 2015, and that the
polls will be kept open between the hours of 6:00 o'clock a.m. and
9:00 o'clock p.m., time then in effect, for vote by voting machines.
Section 2. That the notice of said annual election, including the
proposition(s) to be voted upon, shall be substantially in the form
annexed hereto.”
Regular Meeting, Board of Education, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Joseph M. Barton Building-NYA
IX. Business Affairs
A - Finance
4 – Joint Municipal Cooperative Bidding Program – BOCES, 2015-16 School Year
WHEREAS, various educational and municipal corporations located within the State of New
York desire to bid jointly for generally needed services and standardized supply and equipment
items; and
WHEREAS, the Smithtown Central School District, an educational/municipal corporation
(hereinafter the “Participant”) is desirous of selectively participating with other educational
and/or municipal corporations in the State of New York in joint bidding in the areas mentioned
above pursuant to General Municipal Law § 119-o and Education Law Section 1950; and
WHEREAS, the Participant is a municipality within the meaning of General Municipal Law §
119-n and is eligible to participate in the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, First
Supervisory District of Suffolk County (hereinafter Eastern Suffolk BOCES) Joint Municipal
Cooperative Bidding Program (hereinafter the “Program”) in the areas mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Participant acknowledges receipt of the Program description inclusive of
Eastern Suffolk BOCES’ standard bid packet and the general conditions relating to said
Program; and
WHEREAS, with respect to all activities conducted by the Program, the Participant wishes to
delegate to Eastern Suffolk BOCES the responsibility for drafting of bid specifications,
advertising for bids, accepting and opening bids, tabulating bids, awarding the bids, and
reporting the results to the Participant.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Participant hereby appoints Eastern Suffolk BOCES to represent it
and to act as the lead agent in all matters related to the Program as described above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Participant hereby authorizes Eastern Suffolk BOCES to
place all legal advertisements for any required cooperative bidding in Newsday, which is
designated as the official newspaper for the Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Participant Meeting shall be held annually consisting of a
representative from each Program Participant. Notice of the meeting shall be given to each
representative at least five (5) days prior to such meeting; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an Advisory Committee will be formed consisting of five to
ten representatives of Program Participants for a term of three (3) years as authorized by General
Municipal Law §119-o.2.j.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Agreement with the Participant shall be for a term of
one (1) year as authorized by General Municipal Law §119-o.2.j.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Participant agrees to pay Eastern Suffolk BOCES an
annual fee as determined annually by Eastern Suffolk BOCES to act as the lead agent for the
Program.
Dated:
March 24, 2015
________________________________________
SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHRISTOPHER ALCURE
President, Board of Education
Contact Person:
Title:
E-Mail Address:
BETH WOODS
School Purchasing Agent
[email protected]
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IX. Business Affairs
B - Operations
2 - Acceptance of Gifts
"Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the acceptance of the following gifts:
Donated By
Pearl Drum Set and Zoldjian Cymbals
for the Mills Pond Elementary
School Music Department
Lori DiBlasi
29 Smithtown Crescent
Smithtown, NY 11787
$2,000.00 donation to the St.
Catherine’s Scholarship Fund
St. Catherine’s of Siena Medical Center
50 Route 25A
Smithtown, NY 11787”
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IX.
Business Affairs
B - Operations
3 – Additions to Lists of Organizations Approved to Use School Facilities,
2014-2015 and 2015-2016 School Years
"Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
be it
RESOLVED, that the following organizations, having made formal application, are hereby
approved to use school facilities at the Smithtown Central School District during the 20142015 and 2015-2016 school years, subject to all School District policies, rules and
regulations, Standard Uniform Practices, and contract provisions:
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
Living Word Church
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Living Word Church
Suffolk Officials of Girls Soccer”
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X
Personnel
A: Certified
1 Appointment of Adult Continuing Education Teacher
2 Appointment of Coordinator of the Middle School Summer Program 2015-2016
3 Appointment of Assistant Coordinator of the Middle School Summer Program 2015-2016
4 Appointment of District AP Proctor
5 Appointment of Co-Curricular Activities Sponsor
6 Coaching Assignment(s)
7 Notice of Retirement
8 Request for FMLA and/or Leave of Absence
9 Approval of Volunteer
10 Appointment of Probationary Teacher
11 Appointment of Substitute Teacher 2014-2015
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X Personnel
B: Classified
1 Appointments
2 Change of Status
3 Leave of Absence
4 Retirements
5 Resignation
6 Correction from prior Board Meeting LOA
7 Correction from prior Board Meeting - Reason(s)
8 Temp/Peak Appointments
9 Election Worker(s)
1
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X C: Registered Nurse(s)
1 Registered Nurse(s) Change of Status
1
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Personnel
A. Certified
(1)
Appointment of Adult Continuing Education Teacher
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the District shall employ the
following person as an instructor in the Adult Continuing Education Program at the rate of $20 per hour for the
2014-2015 school year:
Name
Simitian, Carl R.
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Personnel
A. Certified
(2)
Appointment of Coordinator of the Middle School Summer Program 2015-2016
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the following person be appointed
as the Coordinator of the Middle School Summer Program. Compensation for this position will be $5,750.00
Name
Sidwell, Joel S.
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Personnel
A. Certified
(3)
Appointment of Assistant Coordinator of the Middle School Summer Program 2015-2016
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the following person be appointed
as the Assistant Coordinator of the Middle School Summer Program. Compensation for this position will be
$5,250.00.
Name
Stein, Elizabeth L.
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Personnel
A. Certified
(4)
Appointment of District AP Proctor
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the following person be appointed
as a District AP Proctor for the AP test sessions at the approved rate of compensation:
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Name
Proctor
Location
Chase, Florence E.
Dennis, Laura
Esca, Jeanette
Ferrone, Cristina E.
Lazio, Jaclyn
Lepanto, Bruce E.
Miller, Bobbi
Murgolo, Dianne
Stramiello, Theresa
Ward, William M.
Proctor
Proctor
Proctor
Proctor
Proctor
Proctor
Proctor
Proctor
Proctor
Proctor
HSE
HSE
HSE
HSE
HSE
HSE
HSE
HSE
HSE
HSE
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Personnel
A. Certified
(5)
Appointment of Co-Curricular Activities Sponsor
WHEREAS, the faculty and administration of the various schools have, in committee, determined what
co-curricular activities should be conducted and designated sponsors for each, now therefore, on the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the following designated activities be
authorized and established for the current school year and be it further RESOLVED, that the following named
individuals be appointed as sponsors of the activities indicated, to be compensated in accordance with
Article XX C of the Board/STA contract:
Name-Sponsor
Activity
Rodichok, Susan
Klug, Theodore J.
Snak, Mary Kate
Bachman, Jane E.
Brunet, Stephanie
Gabriel, Karyn A.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Theatrical: Director
Theatrical: Director
Theatrical: Supervision
Theatrical: Supervision
Theatrical: Supervision
Comments
Jeffrey Netter: Rescind COCU position, Gr. 5 Stage Band, BOE approved 9/23/14
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Compensation
$382.09
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Location
Smithtown Elementary
Mt. Pleasant Elementary
Mt. Pleasant Elementary
Mt. Pleasant Elementary
Mt. Pleasant Elementary
Mt. Pleasant Elementary
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Personnel
A. Certified
(6)
Coaching Assignment(s)
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the persons listed be appointed to
coaching positions as specified, and compensated in accordance with the agreement between the STA and the
Smithtown Central School District:
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Name
Position
Location Salary
FTE Grade Step
Season
Kopiske, Timothy C.
Baseball Middle School
AMS
1.00
MSSS
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$5,305.54
D
1-2
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Personnel
A. Certified
(7)
Notice of Retirement
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the notice of retirement of the
following person be accepted as specified below:
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Name
Area
Martin, Kathleen M.
Teaching Assistant
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Effective
SJE
07/01/2015
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Personnel
A. Certified
(8)
Request for FMLA and/or Leave of Absence
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the following person be granted
FMLA and/or Leave of Absence effective as specified below:
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Name
Area
Assign Effective
End Date
Leave
Marino, Frank D.
Foreign
Language, 7-12
GH
03/08/2015
Family Medical Leave, without pay
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Personnel
A. Certified
(9)
Approval of Volunteer
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the person listed below be
approved as a Volunteer, effective for the 2014-2015 school year.
Name
McLaughlin, Samantha
Proctor, Bryan
Tuckey, William
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Middle Scool Gymnastics
High School East Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Middle School Baseball
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Personnel
A. Certified
(10)
Appointment of Probationary Teacher
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the following named person who
is or will be properly certified, be appointed as a probationary teacher for the Smithtown Central School District as
specified below:
Name
Area
Aretz, Katherine J.
English as a Second
Language
Foreign Language,
7-12
Guidance
Aretz, Katherine J.
Randall, Michele
(retirement of
Michelle Thompson)
Assign FTE
TBD
0.40
TBD
0.60
SHSW
1.00
StepGr
Salary
Probationary
Period
2A-BA+60/
MA
2A-BA+60/
MA
2A-BA+60/
MA
$24,931.60
09/01/2015
08/31/2018
$37,397.40
09/01/2015
08/31/2018
$62,329.00
09/01/2015
08/31/2018
Certifications
Name
Aretz, Katherine J.
Aretz, Katherine J.
Aretz, Katherine J.
Randall, Michele
Certificate Area
Eng To Spkrs of Oth Lang
French Grades 5-9
French 7-12
School Counselor
Certificate Type
INIT
INIT
INIT
PEXT
Comments
Randall, Michele - Probationary period may be reduced by 2 years (9/1/2015-8/31/2016) due to Jarema credit if
Ms. Randall remains as a regular sub full year 2014-2015 without break in service.
Aretz, Katherine J.- Ms. Aretz is receiving a probationary appointment in both tenure areas of ESL and Foreign Language.
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Personnel
A. Certified
(11)
Appointment of Substitute Teacher 2014-2015
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the person listed be appointed as a
per diem substitute at the Board approved rates.
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Name
Certification
Certificate
Farrugia, Michele A.
Longo, Diane
Initial
Permanent
Mathematics 7-12
School Media Specialist
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Personnel
B. Classified
(1)
Appointments
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the following are appointed as
Civil Service employees of the Smithtown Central School District, Smithtown, NY, as specified below, providing
the appointee meets the required qualifications for the job.
Name
Title
Location
Salary Hours Date
Goncalves, Lisa A.
Special Education Aide TEMP
Non-Pub
$17.62 3.0000 03/25/2015
Appointment - Reasons
Ms. Gonclaves is being hired from Posting #15663.
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Personnel
B. Classified
(2)
Change of Status
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the change of status of the
following Civil Service employees of the Smithtown Central School District, Smithtown, NY are approved,
providing the employees meet the required qualifications:
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Name
Status
Title
Loc
Salary
Hours Effective
End Date
Batjer-Vitulli, Lisa
Batjer-Vitulli, Lisa
Bestenheider, Anthony R.
Bestenheider, Anthony R.
Brennan, Susan J.
Brennan, Susan J.
Frank, Kelly A.
Frank, Kelly A.
Kearney, Debra Ann
Kearney, Debra Ann
Kopiske, Ryan T.
PERM
PROB
PERM
PROB
PERM
PROB
PERM
PROB
PERM
PROB
PERM
AMS
AMS
SE
SE
NMS
NMS
AE
AE
NMS
NMS
NYA
$14.93
$14.93
$37,638.00
$37,638.00
$14.93
$14.93
$17.62
$17.62
$14.93
$14.93
$50,427.00
3.00
3.00
8.00
8.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
7.00
03/31/2015
09/01/2014
04/11/2015
09/24/2014
03/31/2015
09/01/2014
03/24/2015
09/01/2014
03/31/2015
09/01/2014
03/19/2015
/ /
03/30/2015
/ /
04/10/2015
/ /
03/30/2015
/ /
03/23/2015
/ /
03/30/2015
/ /
Kopiske, Ryan T.
PROB
NYA
$50,427.00
7.00
08/28/2014
03/18/2015
Read, Brian J.
PERM
NYA
$50,427.00
7.00
03/07/2015
Read, Brian J.
PROB
NYA
$50,427.00
7.00
08/20/2014
03/06/2015
Yllanes, Thomas J.
Yllanes, Thomas J.
PERM
PROB
School Monitor
School Monitor
Custodial Worker 1
Custodial Worker 1
School Monitor
School Monitor
Special Education Aide
Special Education Aide
School Monitor
School Monitor
Micro Computer Repair
Technician
Micro Computer Repair
Technician
Micro Computer Repair
Technician
Micro Computer Repair
Technician
Custodial Worker 1
Custodial Worker 1
TE
TE
$37,638.00
$37,638.00
8.00
8.00
04/11/2015
09/24/2014
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04/10/2015
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Personnel
B. Classified
(3)
Leave of Absence
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the request for an unpaid leave of
absence by the following employees of the Smithtown Central School District, Smithtown, NY, be approved
providing the employee meets the required qualifications:
Name
Title
Loc
Salary
Furst, Denise L.
Papillo, Donna M.
Special Education Aide (Hourly)
Elementary School Monitor
(Hourly)
SHSE
AE
$18.38
$14.57
Leave of Absence - Reasons
Ms. Papillo is requesting an unpaid leave of absence from 3-21-2015 until 5-31-2015.
Ms. Furst is requesting an extension to her unpaid leave of absence 1-5-15 until 4-19-2015.
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04/07/2015
03/21/2015
End Date
04/19/2015
05/31/2015
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Personnel
B. Classified
(4)
Retirements
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the notices of retirement of the
following Civil Service employees of the Smithtown Central School District, Smithtown, NY, be approved as
specified below, effective with the close of business.
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Name
Title
Location
Salary
End Date
Stahl, Gail
Special Education Aide (SY6)
AE
$31,298.00
06/25/2015
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Personnel
B. Classified
(5)
Resignation
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the resignations of the following
employees of the Smithtown Central School District, Smithtown, NY, are approved as specified below.
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Name
Title
Location
Salary
End Date
Goncalves, Lisa A.
Election Worker No W2 - Hrly
NYA
$10.50
03/16/2015
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Personnel
B. Classified
(6)
(7)
Correction from prior Board Meeting LOA
Name
Title
Loc
Salary
Rea, Julie L.
SJE
$19.29
Special Education Aide (Hourly)
Correction from prior Board Meeting - Reason(s)
Ms. Rea is returning early from a previously approved Leave of Absence.
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End Date
03/16/2015
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Personnel
B. Classified
(8)
Temp/Peak Appointments
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the following are appointed as
Civil Service employees of the Smithtown Central School District, Smithtown, NY, as specified below, providing
the appointee meets the required qualifications for the job.
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Name
Title
Location
Salary Date
Bothe, Kyle J.
Custodial Worker 1 TPPK
FAC
$11.00 03/25/2015
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Personnel
B. Classified
(9)
Election Worker(s)
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the compensation of Election
Workers, effective immediately, will be $10.50 per hour for Election Workers and $12.00 per hour for Chief
Election Workers.
Name
Murphy, Veronica T.
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Personnel
C. Registered Nurse
(1)
Registered Nurse(s) Change of Status
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, be it RESOLVED, that the change of status of the
following Civil Service employees of the Smithtown Central School District, Smithtown, NY are approved,
providing the employees meets the required qualifications:
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Name
Status
Title
Loc
Salary
Brodsky, Donna L.
Brodsky, Donna L.
Reilly, Hilary
Reilly, Hilary
PERM
PROB
PERM
PROB
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
NYA
NYA
NYA
NYA
$19,510.00
$19,510.00
$19,510.00
$19,510.00
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FTE
Effective
End Date
0.5000
0.5000
0.5000
0.5000
03/24/2015
08/28/2014
03/24/2015
08/28/2014
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03/23/2015
/ /
03/23/2015