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BOARD OF EDUCATION
HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2011
APPROVED AS WRITTEN – AUGUST 31, 2011 – OFFICIAL COPY
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
OPEN SESSION:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
Anne Marie Sorkin, President
Jeanine Bottenus, Vice President
Carole Catapano
Eric Geringswald
Jay Marcucci
James Ptucha
Diana Acampora, Trustee-Elect
Betty DeSabato, Trustee-Elect
Paul Peller, M.D., Trustee-Elect
Frank Grimaldi
Sheldon Karnilow, Superintendent
Kelly Fallon, Deputy Superintendent
Patrick Harrigan, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Victor Manuel, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Facilities
Mary Rettaliata, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
Jack Feldman, Esq., Board Counsel
Rosanne Marini, District Clerk and Guests
The meeting, held at Candlewood Middle School, was called to
order by Mrs. Sorkin at 7:00 p.m.
A Motion was made by Mr. Ptucha, seconded by Mr. Geringswald,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to convene into Executive Session
at 7:00 p.m. in order to discuss contractual and personnel issues.
The meeting convened into Open Session at 8:20 p.m.
Mrs. Sorkin commenced the meeting with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
The Board of Education and Administration introduced themselves
to the audience.
Dr. Karnilow said it was a pleasure to be at Candlewood Middle
School this evening and introduced Mr. Andrew Greene, Principal
of Candlewood.

BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 20, 2011
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE: Mr. Andrew Greene, Principal of Candlewood Middle School,
welcomed everyone to Candlewood. There have been many
accomplishments and awards throughout this year at Candlewood.
Mr. Greene thanked his two new Assistant Principals, Mike
Abrescia and Traci Roethel for a wonderful year. He mentioned
one person who came to Candlewood at the beginning of this year
who has turned things around for the better. Head Custodian, Nick
Nugent, has done a great job at Candlewood and the building looks
great! Mr. Greene wished everyone a wonderful summer with
time spent with family and friends and time to relax.
SUMMER SCHOOL
PROGRAM:
Dr. Karnilow said we are moving forward with plans for
our Summer School Program:
‣ Six Week Special Education Summer School at Forest Park
‣ Four Week Program Pre-K through Grade 2 at Signal Hill
Moira Haltigan, Principal
‣ Four Week Program Grade 3 through Grade 6 at Candlewood
Brennen Bierwiler, Principal
Dr. Karnilow mentioned that we are developing a partnership with
Cannon USA Headquarters in Melville. Dr. Karnilow has spoken
with the President of Cannon USA and they have toured our
schools. They are committed to working with our District in the
future providing support for STEM, Robotics and possibly Science
Labs.
Legislator Steve Stern stated that we have had discussions
regarding developing Half Hollow Hills as a pilot of wireless
connectivity.
FIRE AT DISTRICT’S
TRANSPORTATION
FACILITY:
Mr. Manuel reported that last evening at 8:30 p.m. there was a fire
in our Transportation Building. It began in one of the buses. The
Dix Hills, Melville and Huntington Manor Fire Departments all
responded. There were over 100 firefighters battling the blaze.
The firefighters did an amazing job extinguishing the fire quickly,
however, there was extensive smoke damage to the building. Our
insurance company has been informed and clean-up has begun.
Structural engineers will inspect the building. Our goal will be to
work through the summer to restore the building. Buses were on
schedule this morning.
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Mr. Manuel thanked everyone involved from the firefighters to the
police. Our staff and security were at the scene all through the
night. It was everyone’s priority to get the children to school on
time today. One bus is completely ruined and a second bus has
damage.
Dr. Karnilow commended Mr. Manuel, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Fede,
Mr. Troy, Mr. John and the whole MIS staff and maintenance staff
for their efforts last night.
THANK YOU
OUTGOING PTA COUNCIL
OFFICERS & PRESIDENTS: Dr. Karnilow was joined by Legislator Steve Stern and Members
of the Board of Education to recognize our Outgoing PTA Officers
and Presidents who are a critical part of our organization.
Legislator Lou D’Amaro could not be here this evening but has
provided proclamations as well.
Chestnut Hill
Amy Kreit
Nancy Schliwka
Forest Park
Alyssa Abulencia
Joanne McCarthy
Otsego
Kay Gibbs
Paumanok
Nina Cunningham
Sunquam
Karen Petruzzelli
Christine DeMartino
Vanderbilt
Caryn Landow
Candlewood
Susan Casalino
West Hollow
Beth Slattery
H.S. West
Tongey Vereen
Council Members
Maria Holmquist, Parish Swaby
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STUDENT
RECOGNITION:
Doodle 4 Google Competition
Mr. Strong, Principal of West Hollow Middle School,
congratulated West Hollow student, Carly Skudin, on her selection
as a State Finalist. Winners were selected out of over 100,000
submissions. The competition invites K-12 students to use their
artistic talents to think big and redesign Google’s homepage logo.
Half Hollow Hills Girls’ Badminton – 2011 Suffolk County Champions
‣ Gina Augusta – H.S. West
‣ Melissa Bellitte – H.S. West
‣ Jacqueline Bitetto – H.S. East
‣ Elizabeth Blesson – H.S. East
‣ Lea Brandsdorfer – H.S. West
‣ Paige Brandsdorfer – H.S. West
‣ Kristine Chacko – H.S. West
‣ Monica Chen – H.S. West
‣ Sarah Cohen – H.S. East
‣ Carly Cordano – H.S. East
‣ Emma Cordano – H.S. East
‣ Samantha Derison – H.S. West
‣ Katie Farello – H.S. East
‣ Hannah Finger – H.S. West
‣ Corinne Gologursky – H.S. West
‣ Cindy Huang – H.S. East
‣ Tanya Jain – H.S. West
‣ Varsha Katari – H.S. West
‣ Lauren Kiedaisch – H.S. West
‣ Christie LoMonaco – H.S. West
‣ Gaura Mudgal – H.S. East
‣ Carli Rumstein – H.S. West
‣ Jessica Scheingold – H.S. West
‣ Rachel Stern – H.S. East
‣ Sierra Swaby – H.S. West
‣ Priyanka Talwar – H.S. East
‣ Susan Zhang – H.S. East
High School East Boys’ Tennis – 2011 Suffolk County Champions
‣ Zain Ali
‣ Kyle Alper
‣ Eric Bertuglia
‣ Jeff Cherkin
‣ Sam Goldberg
‣ Chris Hunter
‣ Jake Levin
Alex Ricciuti
Alex Schnapp
Jacob Schnapp
Jeremy Schnapp
Brett Teplitz
Eric Teplitz
Alec Tuckey
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H.S. East Tennis – All State Qualifier
‣ Zain Ali
‣ Eric Beruglia
‣ Chris Hunter
H.S. East Track – All Long Island/All State Qualifier – 800 Meter
‣ Greg Perrier
H.S. East Track – 2011 Suffolk County Champion – 800 Meter
‣ Greg Perrier
H.S. West Track – Suffolk County Champion – 200 Meter
‣ Daniel McCord
H.S. West Track – Suffolk County Champion – 4 x 100 Meter Relay
‣ Jarried Redwood
‣ Abdias Myrtil
‣ Justin Ma
‣ Daniel McCord
H.S. West Basketball – League IV MVP – All Long Island
‣ Remy Janco
H.S. West Softball – League IV MVP – All State Athlete
‣ Alyssa Bitsimis
THANK YOU
OUTGOING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEMBERS:
Mrs. Bottenus paid tribute to our outgoing Board of Education
Members; Mrs. Sorkin, Mrs. Catapano and Mr. Marcucci. She
thanked them for their combined 27 years of service to the Half
Hollow Hills Central School District. We recognize the impact
and inspiration you have had on the success of our students.
Mrs. Bottenus read the plaque which was presented to each retiring
Board Member:
In appreciation for your many years
Of Dedicated Service, Leadership and
Outstanding Commitment to the
Students, Teachers, Staff & Community of
Half Hollow Hills.
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Mrs. Catapano read the following letter:
“It was with very mixed emotions that I decided not to continue as
a Trustee for the Board of Education. It has truly been a privilege
and an honor to serve each and every one of you, and assist in the
education of our children. I am very proud of the many programs
that we have implemented for our kids from the enrichment
program at the elementary level, universal pre-K, the cross district
theater program for the fifth grade and the combined middle
school plays, the enactment of sixth grade foreign language and
our elementary foreign language clubs. At the high school level,
the expansion of our AP course offerings, and electives, the nine
period day at the secondary level, the expansion of sports teams
and the expansion of our research program to begin in ninth
grade. We, administration, PTA, teachers and the Board of
Education should be very proud of what we have accomplished.
We truly have transformed the lives of children.
We as members of the Board of Education have been through some
wonderful and sad times. I know that I leave the Board of
Education in very capable hands. Continue to listen to the Half
Hollow Hills Community, PTA residents and taxpayers. We are
now in a very difficult economic climate. We have a tax cap
looming that may very shortly be imposed on us by New York
State. You have some very difficult decisions to be made if this
occurs. I know you will do what is right for the children of our
community. They deserve nothing but our best efforts!
Continue to listen to the taxpayers and their ideas. Take the time
to educate them on our decisions. Search for ways to improve the
bottom line. They too, want to do what is right for our children.
I have truly learned something from every member of the Half
Hollow Hills Community. I want to thank them for trusting me
with their children’s education. To Dr. Karnilow, Kelly, Patrick,
Mary, Victor and Mike who is now retired, I have learned so much
from each and every one of you. So thank you. It has been an
education for me!
I will leave by saying that I am not gone, but moving on to a new
chapter in my life, and I will cherish the time we have spent
together! Thank you!”
Mr. Marcucci expressed his gratitude to everyone this evening.
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Mrs. Sorkin read the following letter:
“The first is thank you. I have been elected and reelected to the
Half Hollow Hills Board of Education, serving now for almost a
decade.
Thank you first to the entire administrative staff for the
Board of Education - that entire staff is only one person,
Rosanne Marini. Without your support, none of our
wonderful accomplishments would be possible.
Thank you to the community; the confidence you placed in
me, gave me the confidence to represent all of us in many
endeavors, to improve the quality of education, and lives, in
Half Hollow Hills.
Thank you to Dr. Karnilow, our outstanding administrative
team and the staff of our school district. Many of you know
that next year, my daughter Hannah will be going to a
private prep school in Massachusetts. While her pursuit of
excellence in academics is well-met here, she has outgrown
opportunities on Long Island to play high-level ice hockey.
To pursue her passion, going into only her sophomore
year, she has to move on. Here is what I want to say about
that: After a year of researching and visiting and
interviewing some of the finest private academic
institutions in this country, preparatory schools that have
graduated presidents, Nobel prize winners, and even the
Beasty Boys, I can tell you that the Half Hollow Hills
School District is second to none.
Thank you to my fellow Board members. Working with all
of you has been an honor and a privilege. We have done
some amazing things. I count among my favorites, the
development of our extensive communication strategy, our
Turf Fields, and most recently, yet another country-wide
search, this time for a Superintendent, and again, secondto-none,
we have Mrs. Kelly Fallon.
Many have asked if my departure is bittersweet. No it is just
sweet. I have loved being here and now I am excited about
the next phase of my life. And I know I am entering that
next phase as a better person for all I have experienced as
a member of the governance team here in the Half Hollow
Hills School District.
I thank you all.”
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
TRIPLE A AWARD
RECIEPIENT:
Mrs. Sorkin read the following statement:
Four years ago, in the spring of 2007, Dr. Karnilow unveiled a
concept that was to define the heart and soul of our District: He
defined us as: Half Hollow Hills, a Triple A District, Perfectly
Blending Academics, Athletics, and the Arts. Since then, many
districts have identified Triple A as a best practice and adopted
this concept, but Dr. Karnilow, driving home in his car one night,
invented it.
Differentiating instruction in the classroom based on learning
styles and abilities may have been new to districts across the
country at the time, but we were already there. Dr. Karnilow was
now on to differentiating the entire school experience based on
aptitude, dreams and passions.
He created a culture, from elementary through high school, which
would offer our students a tremendous array of opportunities he
believed they deserved to develop their unique talents and abilities,
to explore new experiences and fields of study, and to engage in
activities and projects that would perfectly balance their growing
needs, interests, and dreams.
Only a man incredibly passionate about education could create an
educational culture passionate about passion.
Each year Dr. Karnilow presents to a graduating student from
each of our high schools the Superintendent’s Triple A Award. It
goes to a student who embodies the character and
accomplishments in each of our A’s; Academics, Athletics and the
Arts.
Tonight, the Board of Education presents the Board of Education
Triple A Award to the man who made possible the incredible depth
and breadth of Triple A opportunities to thousands of students
throughout our District.
Tonight’s recipient of the Board of Education Triple A Award is
Dr. Sheldon Karnilow.
Dr. Karnilow said it has been a great honor to spend the last ten
years of his career in the Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
He has felt supported and valued and we are all here for the
children who come first.
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Legislator Steve Stern presented Mrs. Sorkin with an oversized
cardboard replica of a Proclamation honoring her for her service.
MINUTES:
CORRESPONDENCE:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COMMENTS FROM
VISITORS:
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mrs. Catapano,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the Minutes of June 6,
2011 as written.
None
None
Alissa Sue Taff thanked Dr. Karnilow, Mr. Marcucci, Mrs. Catapano
and Mrs. Sorkin for their years of dedicated service and special talents
they have given to Half Hollow Hills. She said they will all be missed,
but forever will leave their contributions to the Half Hollow Hills
Central School District.
Kesha Woodard thanked Mr. Marcucci, Mrs. Catapano and
Mrs. Sorkin for their service on the Board of Education. She
thanked Mr. Manuel and said she will miss him. She also thanked
Dr. Karnilow and said she appreciated his door always being open.
Mrs. Woodard said she is looking forward to working with Mrs.
Fallon and welcomed the new Board Members.
ACTION ITEMS:
PERSONNEL REPORT
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mrs. Bottenus,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to take the Personnel Report in its
entirety.
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mrs. Catapano,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the Personnel Report as
follows:
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District-wide Administration Report
a) Retirement
Certificated Personnel
None
Non-Certificated Personnel
None
b) Resignations
Certificated Personnel
None
Non-Certificated Personnel
1. James Curran, Security Guard/Facilities 06/27/11
2. Frank DiMartino, Monitor/High School East 06/14/11
3. Jessica Shevit, Special Education Paraprofessional/Vanderbilt 08/31/11
c) Termination
Certificated Personnel
None
Non-Certificated Personnel
1. Cerrisse Nesbitt, Bus Driver/Transportation 06/15/11
d) Leaves of Absence
Certificated Personnel
1. Jennifer Hlywa, Science/HSE 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
2. Audra Lianos, Elem/Sunquam 06/06/11 – 06/30/11
Family Medical Leaves
1. Ellie Kaloudakis, Math/HSW 09/01/11 – 11/18/11
2. Denise Knoll, Elem/Vanderbilt 09/01/11 – 11/23/11
Non-Certificated Personnel
Family Medical Leaves
1. Joseph Johnson, Bus Driver/Transportation Medical 05/16/11-10/21/11
e) Employees Returning to Regular Status
Certificated Personnel
None
Non-Certificated Personnel
None
f) Appointments/Probationary
Certificated Personnel
1. Lauren Barlow, D4, Science / HSE 09/01/11 – 08/31/14
2. Brian Brozzoski, B3, Music / WH & CW 09/01/11 – 08/31/14
3. Kelly Connolly, 2E, Library Media Spec./SUN 09/01/11 – 08/31/13
4. David Ledesma, A3, Social Studies / HSE 09/01/11 – 08/31/13
5. Laura Jean McGuire, 1A Science / HSE 09/01/11 – 08/31/14
6. Milena Restrepo, 3A, LOTE / HSE 09/01/11 – 08/31/12
7. Kris Allen Rodulfo, 1D, LOTE / CW & HSW 09/01/11 – 08/31/14
8. Rebecca Rosenberg, 5D, LOTE / HSE & HSW 09/01/11 – 08/31/13
9. Justin W. Snyder, 2D, Drivers Ed / HSE & HSW 09/01/11 – 08/31/14
10. Jennifer Wu-Pope, 1D, LOTE / WH & HSE 09/01/11 – 08/31/14
Non-Certificated Personnel
None
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g) Appointments/Leave of Absence Replacements
Certificated Personnel
1. Jessica Bliss, C3, Special Ed. / CW 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
2. Jennifer Maultasch, F3, Speech / DW 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
3. Stephanie Vitale, F9, Speech / DW 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
4. Nazanene Yaqubie, H8, Special Ed. / OT 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
5. Lisa Zarkadas, G5, Speech, DW 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
Non-Certificated Personnel
None
h) Appointments/Part-time
Certificated Personnel
1. Nina Hertz, D20, .8 Speech / DW 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
2. Susan Knechtel, D12, .5 Speech / DW 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
3. Rosanne Lauber, G25, .4 Special Ed. / DW 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
4. Elizabeth Nally, D4, .9 ELA/WH 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
5. Eric Seely, D2, .9 Health / CW 09/01/11 – 06/29/12
Non-Certificated Personnel
None
i) Changes
Certificated Personnel
None
Non-Certificated Personnel
1. Carol Genovese, Senior Clerk Typist/Directors’ Office 07/01/11
j) Substitutes
Certificated Personnel
None
Substitutes for FMLA/Long Term Subs
1. Kristyn Bilello - $252.06 (200 of Step 1A)
2. Matthew Castelli - $252.06 (200 of Step 1A)
3. Christina Constantiou - $252.06 (200 of Step 1A)
4. Kerrilyn Mc Court - $252.06 (200 of Step 1A)
5. Jonathan Rufa - $252.06 (200 of Step 1A)
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Substitutes for FMLA
Non-Certificated Personnel
1. Aaron Bernstein, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
2. Charles Blanda, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
3. Lydia Carolan, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
4. James Corcoran, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
5. Kareem Corrica, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
6. Alexander Gilbert, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
7. Jake Juravich, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
8. Jordan Lefranc, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
9. Andrew Luna, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
10. Michael Quintiliano, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
11. Charles Riehman, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
12. Danielle Spora, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
13. Robert Zinno, Summer Substitute Custodian 06/21/11
k) Appointment/Provisional
Certificated Personnel
None
Non-Certificated Personnel
None
l) Appointments/Permanent
Certificated Personnel
None
Non-Certificated Personnel
m) Appointment/Reinstatement
Certificated Personnel
None
Non-Certificated Personnel
None
n) Appointments-Monitors/Paraprofessionals, etc.
Non-Certificated Personnel
1. Richard Hopps, Step 1/$12.26, Monitor/High School East 06/21/11
o) Additional Compensation (see attachments a - b)
ADDENDUM TO THE PERSONNEL REPORT
CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
Changes
1. Patricia Hobson 20J (per 11/12 school year)
Transfer from Guidance Counselor at West Hollow to Director of Guidance (Stipend
position) at Candlewood Middle School, effective July 1, 2011.
2. Joseph Toles 20I (per 11/12 school year)
Transfer from Director of Guidance (Stipend position) at Candlewood Middle School
to Guidance Counselor at High School West, effective July 1, 2011.
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RESOLUTION:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the
Half Hollow Hills Central School District approves a Stipulation of
Settlement dated June 10, 2011 regarding the employee named in
Confidential Attachment A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent be
authorized to execute said Stipulation on behalf of the Board.
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mr. Ptucha,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
RESOLUTION:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Dr. Nissan Shliselberg be
appointed to serve as a medical inspector for the Board of
Education of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District
pursuant to Education Law Section 913; and
APPOINTMENT OF
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
FOR DISTRICT-WIDE
ADMINISTRATION:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to section 913 of
the Education Law, the individual referred to in the confidential
Attachment 1 is directed to report for a medical examination in
order to determine the capacity of such person to perform his
duties as an employee of the Half Hollow Hills Central School
District, the said medical examination to be before Dr. Shliselberg
at his office located at 69-40 108 th Street, Forest Hills, New York
Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.; and
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED that said individual is
directed to produce at said medical examination any and all
medical records related to the present state of his health.
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mrs. Bottenus,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the
Half Hollow Hills Central School District appoints Dr. Patrick
Harrigan to a probationary appointment as Assistant Superintendent
for District-wide Administration effective September 1, 2011 through
August 31, 2012.
A Motion was made by Mrs. Sorkin, seconded by Mrs. Bottenus, and
carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution:
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mr. Geringswald,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the Budget Transfers.
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BID AWARDS:
A Motion was made by Mr. Geringswald, seconded by Mr. Marcucci,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the following Bid Awards:
1. BID #11-11: Custodial Supplies – 2011/12 School Year
2. BID #11-17: Automotive/Grounds Equipment Parts &
Vehicle Repair Service
3. BID #11-19: Interscholastic Athletic Supplies – Fall Sports
4. BID #11-20: Bagels – 2011/2012 School Year
5. BID #11-21: Miscellaneous Food Supplies
AMERICAN RED CROSS
AGREEMENT:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the
Board President to execute the agreement with the American Red
Cross, as reviewed and approved in previous years by District’s
Counsel, James Pyun, of Frazer and Feldman.
A Motion was made by Mrs. Catapano, seconded by Mr. Marcucci,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
DONATIONS:
SMART BOARD FOR OTSEGO
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education moves to accept the
generous donation of a SMART Board from the Otsego PTA.
A Motion was made by Mrs. Bottenus, seconded by Mr. Marcucci, and
carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
POLICY CHANGES
SECOND READING:
According to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) Statement No. 54, all school districts are required to
develop a fund balance policy and re-class existing fund balance
into newly named categories for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2011. This policy is being presented for a “Second Reading”. The
“First Reading” was on June 6, 2011.
‣ Fund Balance Reporting Policy – New Policy
The following School Lunch policies are being presented for a
“Second Reading”. These policies reflect changes as
recommended by our internal auditors, R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP.
The “First Reading” was on June 6, 2011.
‣ Free and Reduced Price Food Services – Policy No. 8540
(last approved November 28, 1994)
‣ Policy for Charging School Meals – New Policy
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mrs. Bottenus,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
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SCHOOL MEAL PRICES: BE IT RESOLVED that the elementary and secondary lunch
prices be increased by $.50. Beginning with the 2011-12 school
year the new cost for school lunches will be $2.25 for elementary
schools and $2.50 for secondary schools.
BE IT RESOLVED that the elementary and secondary breakfast
prices be increased by $.25. Beginning with the 2011-12 school
year the new cost for school breakfasts will be $1.25 for
elementary schools and $1.60 for secondary schools.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the practice of waiving the
$.25 charge for reduced meals be discontinued beginning with the
2011-2012 school year.
A Motion was made by Mr. Geringswald, seconded by Mrs. Catapano,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS AND
OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT: COMPUTERS
BE IT RESOLVED upon the recommendation of Corinne
Carriero, Director of Instructional Technology, that the Apple
desktops and laptop computers listed on the attached memo are
non-functioning and due to their age cannot be repaired. This
equipment should be declared obsolete and be disposed of in a
manner that is in the best interest of the Half Hollow Hills Central
School District.
A Motion was made by Mrs. Bottenus, seconded by Mrs. Catapano,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
CC PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SERVICE CONTRACT:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Half
Hollow Hills Central School District approves the service contract
between CC Productions, Inc. and the Half Hollow Hills Central
School District at a fee of $13,758 per year effective July 1, 2011
through June 30, 2012.
A Motion was made by Mr. Geringswald, seconded by Mrs. Bottenus,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
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LITIGATION
SETTLEMENT:
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the approval of the settlement of
the matter of JP at its May 9, 2011 Board of Education meeting,
the Half Hollow Hills Central School District hereby authorizes
and directs the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Facilities
to take the necessary action to appropriate and expend $10,000
from the District’s Liability Reserve for payment and settlement of
the above referenced matter, for which the fund was established,
pursuant to said Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, and
amend the 2010-2011 budget to include $10,000 into code A1930
400 00 – Judgment and Claims.
A Motion was made by Mrs. Bottenus, seconded by Mr. Geringswald,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
TAN RESOLUTION:
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mrs. Bottenus,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to accept the annual Tan
Anticipation Note Resolution, prepared by Hawkins, Delafield and
Wood, New York Bond Counsel, authorizing the sale of Tax
Anticipation Note not to exceed $45,000,000 in anticipation of the
receipt of taxes to be levied for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2012.
EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION
POLICY RENEWAL: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED upon recommendation of the
Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Facilities, the Board of
Education of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District
approves the renewal of the Workers Compensation Policy for two
years as attached memorandum from Barry Corbett, Employee
Benefits Supervisor.
A Motion was made by Mrs. Bottenus, seconded by Mr. Marcucci,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES
JOINT MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE
BIDDING PROGRAM
2011-2012 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 Half Hollow Hills 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
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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 Membership Committee
consisting of one (1) representative from each Participant shall be
formed. The Participant shall accordingly appoint one (1)
representative to the Membership Committee. Said representative
shall be provided with a list of bids. A meeting of the Membership
Committee shall be held annually. Notice of the meeting shall be
given to each representative at least five (5) days prior to such
meeting; and
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.
A Motion was made by Mr. Geringswald, seconded by Mrs. Catapano,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
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RESOLUTION FOR RELEASE OF RESERVES
AND INCREASE APPROPRIATION FOR THE
2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Half Hollow
Hills Central School District release the following dollar amount from
the indicated reserve at June 30, 2011 for the purpose of employee
compensated absence expense.
Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve ($1,450,000)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education
authorizes these funds be added to the current 2010-2011 budget by
increasing the appropriation as detailed below:
A9070-800-00 Compensated Absences $1,450,000
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mr. Ptucha, and
carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
RESOLUTION TO
FUND RESERVES:
WHEREAS by action of the Board of Education, the Half Hollow
Central School District has previously established the following
reserves whose balances at June 30, 2010 were as follows:
Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liability$12,951,301
Workers’ Compensation Reserve............................1,944,635
Reserve for Retirement Contribution ....................10,933,635
Unemployment Insurance Reserve.............................238,581
Reserve for Property Loss ..........................................482,987
Reserve for Liability ....................... ..........................315,400
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the
Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Facilities, the Board of
Education of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District
authorizes transferring funds into the following reserves so as not
to exceed the following reserve amounts for the period ending June
30, 2011:
Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liability$15,500,000*
Workers’ Compensation Reserve ...........................3,820,817*
Reserve for Retirement Contribution....................11,580,019*
Unemployment Insurance Reserve ............................238,581*
Reserve for Property Loss..........................................482,987*
*Please note that these dollar amounts are the maximum allowable for
each category, and would fully fund each of the reserves. The actual
amounts transferred will be determined after the close of the 2010-2011
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fiscal year, and additional resolutions will be provided to the Board of
Education prior to any transfers into reserves are completed. Interest will
be allocated to the reserve accounts at the close of the fiscal year using
applicable interest rates per General Municipal Law.
Additionally, as part of the 2011-2012 Budget, the district will
fund budget appropriations from reserves up to the following
amounts:
Unemployment Insurance Reserve......................................................$50,000
Reserve for Retirement Contribution ...............................................2,600,000
Workers’ Compensation Reserve........................................................300,000
Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liability ...............................800,000
$3,750,000
A Motion was made by Mrs. Bottenus, seconded by Mr. Marcucci,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
ADDENDUM TO FINANCE AND FACILITIES REPORT
SCHOOL LUNCH
SOFTWARE UPGRADE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Half
Hollow Hills Central School District approve the upgrade of the
cash register software for POS to QSP version 4.0 and change the
vendor from PaySchools to PayforIt at a combined cost of $3,033.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education
approve the increase of the parent on-line transaction fee from
$2.00 to $2.50.
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mrs. Catapano,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the above Resolution.
CLAIMS AUDIT REPORT: A copy of the Claims Audit Report for the period ending May 31,
2011 prepared by Michael Kearns, Claims Auditor, has been
forwarded to the Board.
TREASURER’S REPORT: A copy of the Treasurer’s Report for the month of April has been
forwarded to the Board.
CASH FLOW SCHEDULE: A copy of the Cash Flow Schedule for the period ending April 30,
2011 has been forwarded to the Board.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE
TREASURY NOTIFICATION OF
RESULTS OF AUDIT: The Notification from the Department of the Treasury advising
their determination to close the examination with no change
advisory determination has been forwarded to the Board.
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN:
An updated Emergency Management Plan must be adopted by the
Board of Education annually. No changes have been made to the
Plan this past year and it is requested that the Board take into
consideration any questions or comments that the public may have.
WARRANTS: Bills pending Claims Auditor approval totaling $1,755,153.26.
The Claims Audit Report of these bills will be provided at the next
Board meeting.
CPSE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
CSE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMENTS FROM
VISITORS:
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mrs. Catapano,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the CPSE
Recommendations of June 20, 2011.
A Motion was made by Mr. Geringswald, seconded by Mrs. Bottenus,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the CSE Recommendations
of June 20, 2011.
Lynne Norman wished Mr. Manuel well as he leaves Half Hollow
Hills.
A Motion was made by Mr. Marcucci, seconded by Mrs. Catapano,
and carried unanimously (6-0) to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosanne Marini, District Clerk
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