July 1, 2008 - South Orangetown Central School District

REORGANIZATION MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION, SOUTH ORANGETOWN 

CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, BLAUVELT, NEW YORK, TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008 

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I. CALL TO ORDER 

Dr. Zambito called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. 

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CALL TO ORDER 

II. 

ROLL CALL 

Present: Mrs. Pitruzzella 

Mr. Spiro 

Mrs. Uhl 

Dr. Joseph Zambito, Superintendent of Schools 

Members of Administration 

PTA and Community Members 

Theresa Campanella, District Clerk 

ROLL CALL 

Absent: Mr. Jacobs 

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III. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Motion by Mr. Spiro ____________ Seconded by Mrs. Pitruzzella 

ADJOURN TO 

EXECUTIVE 

SESSION 

RESOLVED that the Board of Education adjourns to executive session to discuss the 

employment history of a particular individual. 

Motion to accept carried unanimously. 

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IV. 

CONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING 

Motion by Mr. Spiro_____________ 

Seconded by Mrs. Pitruzzella 

CONVENE TO 

REGULAR 

MEETING 

RESOLVED that the Board of Education convenes to a regular meeting. 


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Statement by Mr. Howard Sokol 

Statement by 

Howard Sokol 

Prior to the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Zambito announced that Mr. Howard Sokol 

had requested permission to read a statement. 

Mr. Sokol began by thanking the numerous people who had reached out to him and 

his family during the past few weeks. Mr. Sokol stated that during the past weeks 

there were many lies that had been circulated in the community. Mr. Sokol said that 

he had never even been convicted of a traffic ticket in the past 30 years and that the 

recent newspaper article contained lies about his past record. Mr. Sokol stated that 

for the good of his family, he would not accept the seat on the Board of Education. 

Dr. Zambito read a statement by Leon Jacobs, Board Member, who could not attend 

the Reorganization Meeting due to business travel that could not be missed or 

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rescheduled. Mr. Jacobs stated he would be taking the Oath of Office in the near 

future and will serve the District’s children and community as elected. 

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V. APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT CLERK 

APPOINTMENT OF 

DISTRICT CLERK 

Motion by Mr. Spiro 


RESOLVED: that Theresa Campanella be appointed District Clerk for the ensuing 

year at a salary of $9,950. 


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VI. 

NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS 

A. BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT 

1. Nominated Mrs. Pitruzzella 

NOMINATION & 

ELECTION OF 

BOARD OFFICERS 

BOARD OF 

EDUCATION 

PRESIDENT 

Nominated by Mrs. Uhl 

Seconded by Mr. Spiro 

2. Motion to close nominations Mr. Spiro Seconded by Mrs. Uhl 

3. Motion by Mrs. Uhl Seconded by Mr. Spiro 

RESOLVED: that Mrs. Pitruzzella be appointed Board President for the period from 

July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. 

Rosemary 

Pitruzzella, 

President 


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B. BOARD OF EDUCATION VICE PRESIDENT 

1. Nominated: Mrs. Uhl 

BOARD OF 

EDUCATION VICE 

PRESIDENT 

2. Nominated by Mr. Spiro_ Seconded by Mrs. Pitruzzella 

3. Motion to close nominations Mr. Spiro Seconded by Mrs. Pitruzzella 



RESOLVED: that Mrs. Uhl be appointed Board Vice President for the period from July 

1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. 


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VII. OATH OF OFFICE 

Dr. Zambito administered the Oath of Office to Theresa Campanella, District Clerk. 

Theresa Campanella, District Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Rosemary 

Pitruzzella, Board President, and Annmarie Uhl, Vice President. 

Annmarie Uhl, Vice 

President 

OATH OF OFFICE 

District Clerk 

Board President 

Board Vice 

President 

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VIII. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES 


Seconded by Mrs. Uhl 

ACCEPTANCE OF 

MINUTES 

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 18, 2008, be accepted, 

as prepared by the District Clerk, each Board Member having received a copy. 

June 18, 2008 


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IX. 

INFORMATION ITEMS 

Board President’s Report 

Mrs. Pitruzzella thanked the members of the Board for appointing her Board 

President. Mrs. Pitruzzella encouraged community participation. 

Mrs. Pitruzzella thanked Anna Stellwag, Carlo Greco, and Trish Castelli for the 

Baccalaureate Mass that was held at St. Catharine’s Church for the Graduates of the 

Class of 2008. 

INFORMATION 

ITEMS 

Board President’s 

Report 

Superintendent’s Report 

Dr. Zambito thanked the Board of Education for their support and stated that it had 

been a privilege and honor to serve the students and community. 

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X. PUBLIC COMMENTARY 

• A community member stated that she was relieved that Mr. Sokol made the right 

decision 

• A parent asked how a parent knows if a child is ready to go to the next grade; she 

would like to see more communication between parents and administrators 

• A parent expressed concern that it appears that students with Autism were being 

placed out of district. She feels that the District should look at the programs to see 

if they are meeting the needs of the students 

• A parent stated she felt the Our Town article on special education was not factual. 

Each child is an individual and her child has improved since enrolling in the 

district. 

• A question was raised on how extracurricular positions in the district are posted 

and filled. A member of the community stated she felt a position was not properly 

posted and advertised. 

• Anna Stellwag, South Orangetown Representative on the BOCES Board thanked 

everyone for allowing her to represent South Orangetown. 

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XI. BOARD DISCUSSION 

• Policy – # 5450 Use of Store Purchase Cards & Credit Cards – First Reading 

• Policy – Password 

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Superintendent’s 

Report 

PUBLIC 

COMMENTARY 

BOARD 

DISCUSSION 

POLICY #5450 

POLICY - Password 

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XII. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO ROCKLAND COUNTY 

SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION 

Motion by Mrs. Uhl 


RESOLVED: that Mrs. Uhl be appointed Board representative to the Rockland 

County School Boards Association, with Mr. Spiro as an alternate. 


BOARD 

REPRESENTATIVE 

TO ROCKLAND 

COUNTY SCHOOL 

BOARDS 

ASSOCIATION 


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XIII. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO ROCKLAND COUNTY 

SCHOOL BOARDS NEGOTIATIONS CLEARINGHOUSE 



RESOLVED: that Mr. Spiro be appointed Board representative to the Rockland 

County School Boards Negotiations Clearinghouse, with Mrs. Uhl as an alternate. 


BOARD 

REPRESENTATIVE 

TO ROCKLAND 

COUNTY SCHOOL 

BOARDS 

NEGOTIATIONS 

CLEARINGHOUSE 


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XIV. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IN 

ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER APPROVED 

JUNE 4, 2008. 


BOARD MEMBER TO 

AUDIT COMMITTEE 



RESOLVED: that Leon Jacobs be appointed Board Member to the District’s Audit 

Committee for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2011. See appended Audit 

Committee Charter. 


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XV. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL. 




SCHOOL DISTRICT 

LEGAL COUNSEL 

RESOLVED: that the Board of Education authorize the Board of Education President 

to execute a legal services retainer agreement with the law firm of Shaw, Perelson, 

May & Lambert, LLP in accordance with the original appointment by the Board of 

Education, January 12, 2005, per accepted Request for Proposals the attached 

agreement. 


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XVI. APPOINTMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECTS LEGAL COUNSEL 




CAPITAL 

PROJECTS LEGAL 

COUNSEL 

RESOLVED: that the Board of Education authorize the Board of Education President 

to execute a legal services retainer agreement with the law firm of John Osborn, P.C. 

to provide legal services for Capital Projects for the 2008-2009 school year in 

accordance with the original appointment by the Board of Education, January 12, 

2005, per accepted Request for Proposals agreement. attached 


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XVII. APPOINTMENT OF INTERNAL AUDITOR 




INTERNAL 

AUDITOR 

RESOLVED: that the Board of Education extend the contract, third year of a three 

year agreement, with John A. Beltramo, CPA, LLC, Internal Auditor to provide 

services to the district for 2008-09 in accordance with the District’s Request for 

Proposal accepted by the Board of Education August, 2006. The Audit Committee 

has reviewed the engagement letter and recommends the Board of Education 

extends the contract for the 2008-09 school year at an hourly rate of $85, 

approximately 26 hours per month for a total estimated annual fee of $26,520. See 

appended engagement letter. 


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XVIII. APPOINTMENT OF CLAIMS AUDITOR 


CLAIMS AUDITOR 



RESOLVED: that the Board of Education accept the engagement letter for the 

Denise Connell, CPA, LLC, to provide claims and payroll audit services for the district 

for the 2008-09 school year. The Audit Committee has reviewed the engagement 

letter at its June 3, 2008 meeting. The fee for these services is $80 per hour for 

approximately 400 hours. See appended engagement letter. 


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XIX. APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL 


BOND COUNSEL 


Seconded by Mrs.Uhl 

RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School 

District appoint Nixon Peabody, Bond Counsel for the 2008-2009 school year. See 

appended fee schedule. 

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XX. APPOINTMENT OF FISCAL ADVISOR 


FISCAL ADVISOR 




District appoint Public Finance Associates, Fiscal Advisors for the 2008-2009 school 

year. The fees are as follows: 

Bonds 

Notes 

Continuing 

Filing 

See appended 

Disclosure 

$9,500 per issue 

$4,500 per issue 

$2,350 


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XXI. CAPITAL RESERVE 

CAPITAL RESERVE 



WHEREAS: on May 20, 2008 the voters of the South Orangetown Central School 

District approved Proposition #3 – Pool Renovations Roof, which authorized to 

undertake the renovation of the South Orangetown Middle School swimming pool roof at 

the estimated total cost not exceed $384,000 from the School District’s Capital Reserve 

for renovation and reconstruction fund authorized for said purpose. 


District authorizes the increase to the 2008-2009 budget in order to transfer the amount 

of $384,000 from the Capital Reserve as follows: 

Capital Reserve – A/C #A878 $384,000 

Appropriations - A/C #A960 

A/C A9950.900.10.0000 Transfer Out – Capital Fund $384,000 


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XXII. 

DESIGNATION OF BANKS AS SCHOOL DISTRICT DEPOSITORIES 



RESOLVED: that the following banks are designated as depositories of School District 

Funds provided they meet Board Policy requirements: 

DESIGNATION OF 

BANKS AS 

SCHOOL DIRECT 

DEPOSITORIES 

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that such banks be authorized to submit quotes to the 

District with regard to Time Open Deposit, Certificates of Deposit, Treasury Notes and 

Bills, leaving it to the option of the Treasurer to change the location of such accounts at 

the discretion of the Treasurer. 

HSBC Bank 

Commerce Bank 

J.P. Morgan-Chase Manhattan Bank 

MBIA/CLASS 


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XXIII. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF DISTRICT 


Seconded by Mr. Sprio 

RESOLVED: that The Journal News and the Rockland County Times be designated 

the official newspapers of the School District for the 2008-2009 school year. 


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XXIV. ESTABLISHMENT OF MILEAGE RATE 

DESIGNATION OF 

OFFICIAL 

NEWSPAPERS OF 

DISTRICT 

ESTABLISHMENT OF 

MILEAGE RATE 



RESOLVED: that the mileage compensation rate for employee use of personal cars in 

the conduct of School District business be approved at the federal rate as established 

by IRS regulations. See current effective rate appended. 


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XXV. ESTABLISHMENT OF PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS 



ESTABLISHMENT OF 

PETTY CASH 

ACCOUNTS 

RESOLVED that the following Petty Cash Accounts be established with a limit of 

$25.00 per occurrence: 

Board of Education Theresa Campanella $100.00 

Superintendent’s Office Theresa Campanella 100.00 

Business Office Ann Vaccaro-Teich 100.00 

Tappan Zee High School Ed Bolan 100.00 

Interscholastic/Intramurals – TZHS Liam Frawley 100.00 

Interscholastic/Intramurals – SOMS Liam Frawley 100.00 

S.O. Middle School William Lee 100.00 

SOMS Library Newspaper William Lee 100.00 

Special Education Michele Fenster 100.00 

Wm. O. Schaefer School Nora Polansky 100.00 

Cottage Lane School Michael Fiorentino 100.00 

Tappan Zee Elementary TBA 100.00 

Early Childhood Program Jeannine Carr 100.00 

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Buildings & Grounds/Transportation TBA 100.00 

Curriculum Development Lynn Gorey 100.00 

Family Resource Center Margaret Umbrino 100.00 


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XXVI. 

ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES 



WHEREAS the following Associations provide in-service instructional programs, 

through local chapters and annual State and/or National workshops, and 

WHEREAS they provide timely information in the matters of information with regard 

to State and Federal legislation, school finance and law, 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes membership for itself in 

the Associations listed below as follows: 

Lower Hudson Education Coalition 

National School Boards Association 

New York State School Boards Association 

Rockland County School Boards Association 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board of Education authorizes membership 

for staff, as approved by the Superintendent of Schools, in the following 

Associations: 

American Association of School Administrators 

American Association of School Personnel Administrators 

American Counseling Association 

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 

American Library Association 

American Association for Teachers of Spanish 

Association for Childhood Education 

Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development 

Association of School Business Officials International 

Baseball Coaches Association 

Council for Exceptional Children 

Girls Basketball Coaches Association 

Hudson Valley Coaches Association 

International Reading Association 

International Society for Technology in Education 

Lower Hudson Association of School Business Officials 

Lower Hudson School Purchasing Association 

Lower Hudson Association for Pupil Transportation 

Lower Hudson Athletic Association 

Lower Hudson Council of Pupil Personnel Administrators 

Lower Hudson Council of School Superintendents 

Lower Hudson Council of School Personnel Administrators 

Lower Hudson Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association 

Mid-Hudson School Study Council 

National Association of College Administrators 

ORGANIZATION 

MEMBERSHIP & 

ATTENDANCE AT 

CONFERENCES 

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National Association of Elementary Principals 

National Association of Secondary Principals 

National Schools Public Relations Association 

National Society for Gifted & Talented Children 

National Staff Development Association 

National Athletic Trainers Association 

National Strength Conditioning Association 

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics 

NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & 

Dance 

NYS Association for Supervision and Curriculum 

Development 

NYS Association of Municipal Purchasing Officials 

NYS Association of Pupil Transportation 

NYS Association of School Business Officials 

NYS Council of School District Administrators 

NYS Council of School Superintendents 

NYS Personnel Administrators Association 

NYS Public High School Athletic Association 

NYS School Music Association 

NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants 

NYS Superintendent of Building & Grounds Association 

NYS Science Olympiad 

NYS Math Olympiad 

Phi Delta Kappa 

Rockland County Assistant Superintendents Association 

Rockland County Association of School Business Officials 

Rockland County Chief School Administrators Association 

Rockland County Music Educators Association 

Rockland County Public School Athletic League 

Rockland County Superintendent of Building & Grounds 

Association 

Section One, Inc 

Section 1 Boys Soccer Coaches 

Section 1 Golf Coaches Association 

Section 1 Softball Coaches 

The College Board 

Tri-State Consortium 

US Lacrosse 

Volleyball Coaches Association 

Westchester County Basketball Coaches Association 

Westchester/Rockland County Track & Field Coaches 

Association 

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RESOLUTION TO ADOPT POLICY #6150 – BUDGET TRANSFERS 



ADOPTION OF 

POLICY 6150- 

BUDGET 

TRANSFERS 

RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School District 

adopts Policy 6150, Budget Transfers. 

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XXVIII. TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION TO SUPERINTENDENT 



RESOLVED: that in accordance with Board Policy #6150 as approved on July 1, 2008, 

authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make budget transfers between line item 

accounts not to exceed $25,000 for the General Fund. Any transfers in excess of $25,000 

require Board of Education approval. All transfers will be forwarded to the Board of 

Education for acceptance. 

TRANSFER 

AUTHORIZATION 

TO 

SUPERINTENDENT 

- BUDGET 

TRANSFERS 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that it is understood that all such transfers may be made 

only within the total approved budget for the 2008-2009 school year. 


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XXIX. 

JOINT BIDDING 

JOINT BIDDING 



WHEREAS: it would be in the joint interests of South Orangetown Central School 

District to participate in cooperative bids with any municipality for subdivision of 

New York State inclusive of New York State for the purchase of various supplies, 

materials, labor and equipment for the 2008-2009 year as provided by General 

Municipal Law, Sec. 119-0, and 

WHEREAS: each Board retains the legal authority to contract with the successful 

vendor(s), and shall not be bound by purchase contracts or other agreements made by the 

other Boards, therefore 

BE IT RESOLVED: that the South Orangetown Central School District hereby agrees to 

participate were appropriate in such cooperative bids for the 2008-2009 school year. 


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XXX. TAX ROLLS 

TAX ROLLS 

Motion by Mr. Spiro ______ Seconded by Mrs. Uhl 

RESOLVED: that for the purpose of the tax rate computation based on the district's tax levy 

for 2008-2009, the Board of Education hereby accepts the tentative assessment rolls which 

are maintained by the Town of Orangetown. The tentative rolls are subject to such 

revisions as may be made by the Assessor and the final rolls are certified to the District July 

1, 2008, for tax levy purposes. 


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XXXI. EMPLOYEES NOT IN BARGAINING UNITS TABLED 

Motion by ______________________ 

Seconded by ____________________ 

EMPLOYEES NOT 

IN BARGAINING 

UNITS – TABLED 

WHEREAS: the Board of Education hereby ratifies and confirms the salaries 

recommended by the Superintendent 

THEREFORE, it is resolved as follows: 

That the salaries of the Independent Employees are hereby ratified and confirmed at the 

rates set forth in Attachment A for the 2008-2009 school year, effective July 1, 2008. 

The Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with 

Independent Employees (see attachment A) for the 2008-2009 school year, for the amounts 

stated. 

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XXXII. 

HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS ATTENDING 

SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 



HEALTH SERVICES 

PROVIDED TO 

NON-RESIDENT 

STUDENTS 

ATTENDING 

SOCSD 

RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School District 

authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute contracts for health services provided to 

non-resident students attending district programs for the 2008-2009 school year. The 

amount charged to sending school districts is based on a proportion of actual costs incurred 

by the district. 


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XXXIII. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANTS FEES LESS THAN $600 



APPROVAL OF 

CONSULTANTS 

FEES LESS THAN 

$600 


authorizes the Superintendent of School to execute contracts with Consultants for fees 

aggregating less than $600.00 in the calendar year. 


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XXXIV. ACTION ITEMS 

A. Consent Agenda 

ACTION ITEMS 

Consent Agenda 



RESOLVED: that the following Consent Agenda Items be approved (see resolutions 

marked with an asterisk {*}) 

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* 

RESOLVED: that Schedule 08/09 A-01, Board Appointments, be approved as attached 

(see pink schedule). 

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RESOLVED: that Schedule 08/09 P-01, Professional Personnel, be approved as attached 

(see blue schedule). 

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RESOLVED: that Schedule 08/09 C-01, Civil Service Personnel, be approved as attached 

(see blue schedule). 

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* 

RESOLVED: that Schedule 08/09 H-01, Committee on Special Education, be approved as 

attached (see blue schedule). 

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RESOLVED: that Schedule 08/09 HP-01, Committee on Preschool Special Education, be 

approved as attached (see blue schedule). 

Motion to accept as amended carried unanimously. 

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B. Consent Agenda for Business Operations 


AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND RFP’s 



authorizes the Deputy Superintendent to accept bids for School Lunch Point of Sale 

Software, Snow Removal and Request for Proposal for Vending Services 2008-2009. The 

Board of Education will accept these bids at its next regularly scheduled Board of Education 

Meeting. 

Board 

Appointments, 

Schedule 08/09 A- 

01 

Schedule 08/09 P- 

01, Professional 

Personnel 

Schedule 08/09 C- 

01. Civil Service 

Personnel 

Schedule 08/09 H- 

01, Committee on 

Special Education 

Schedule 08/09 HP- 

01, Committee on 

Preschool Special 

Education 

Consent Agenda 

for Business 

Operations 

AUTHORIZATION 

TO ACCEPT BIDS 

RFP’S 


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ACCEPTANCE OF CONSUMER PRICE INDEX 


accept the published December 2007 and May 2008 Consumer Price Index Report for New 

York-Northern New Jersey of 3.7% and 4.0%, respectively. This CPI index will be utilized 

by the District for the extension of certain contracts in accordance with contract terms and 

conditions. See attached Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

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SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM 

ACCEPTANCE OF 

CONSUMER PRICE 

INDEX 

SCHOOL LUNCH 

PROGRAM 

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEAL 

PROGRAM, INCLUDING FAMILY INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES 

RESOLVED that the South Orangetown Central School District accepts and participates in 

the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program Policy for 2008-09 school year; 

CERTIFICATE OF 

ACCEPTANCE OF 

THE FREE & 

REDUCED PRICE 

MEAL PROGRAM 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the addendum for 

the New Income Eligibility Guidelines for the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program Policy 

for the 2008-09 school year, as appended. 

EXTENSION OF SCHOOL LUNCH CONTRACT 

RESOLVED that the Board of Education President be authorized by the Board of Education 

of the South Orangetown Central School District to execute the extension contract with 

Aramark for the purpose of providing School Lunch for 2008-09 school year for an increase 

in the rates at the Consumer Price Index, CPI, as Published in the New York-Northern New 

Jersey CPI May, 2008 report. For 2008-09 the CPI according to the May 2008 Report is 

4.0%. See appended agreement. 

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ADDENDUM TO THE ALA CARTE PRICING FOR 2008-2009 

RESOLVED that the addendum to the Ala Carte Pricing for the 2008-09 school year be 

adopted by the Board of Education, as appended. 

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RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH SCHOOL LUNCH BUDGET 2008-2009 

RESOLVED that the Board of Education establishes the 2008-2009 Budget for the School 

Lunch Fund in the amount of $720,000, as follows: 

EXTENSION OF 

SCHOOL LUNCH 

CONTRACT 

ADDENDUM TO 

THE A LA CARTE 

PRICING FOR 2008- 

2009 

RESOLUTION TO 

ESTABLISH 

SCHOOL LUNCH 

BUDGET 2008-2009 

Estimated Revenues- A/C C510 $720,000 

C1440 Cafeteria Sales $575,000 

C2770 Kindergarten Milk Sales 11,000 

C2772 Vending 10,000 

C31901 State Reimbursement –Lunch 10,000 

C31902 Federal Reimbursement-Lunch 90,000 

C31903 State Reimbursement – Breakfast 200 

C31904 Federal Reimbursement – Breakfast 3,800 

C4190 Surplus Food – Commodities 20,000 

Estimated Appropriations- A/C C 960 $720,000 

C2860.2 Equipment $ 9,212 

C2860.401 Management Co. Admin. Fee* 45,708 

C2860.402 Management Co. Direct Exp.* 603,228 

C2860.409 Other Contractual 41,852 

C2860.4 Commodity Usage/Ware. 20,000 

Based on estimated number of meals served for 2008-2009 of 293,000. 

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SCHOOL LUNCH CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT 


authorizes the Deputy Superintendent to enter into a contract with The Rochelle Group for 

the school year 2008-2009. The purpose of this contract is to assist the District in providing 

Quality Assurance Services for the School Lunch Program to ensure compliance with 

contracts and State Regulations. These services will be particularly important during the 

implementation of the School Lunch Point of Sale System. The fee for this service is 

$150.00 per hour, 4 hours per month and should not exceed $5,000.00 for the year and will 

be funded through the School Lunch Fund. 

SCHOOL LUNCH 

CONSULTANT 

SERVICES 

CONTRACT 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that New York State has advised all school districts that they 

must re-bid their school lunch management contracts by next year due to changes in the 

school lunch management contracts required by the State. Assistance will be provided by 

The Rochelle Group for assisting in this process at a rate of $150 per hour not to exceed 

$3,500. 

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403 (B) COMPLIANCE – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

RESOLVED: that the Deputy Superintendent be authorized by the Board of Education of 

the South Orangetown Central School District to execute a contract with The OMNI 

Financial Group, Inc. through New York Benefits for Educators and Students Trust 

(NYBEST). The purpose of this agreement pertains to professional auditing, administrative 

and IRS tax-compliant services for the District’s 403 (b) tax-deferred investment program. 

The annual fee is $29.00 per participant for a total fee of $7,801.00 

403 (B) 

COMPLIANCE – 

PROFESSIONAL 

SERVICES 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the South Orangetown Central School District 

contracts with the OMNI Financial Group to develop the Plan Adoption Agreement and the 

Written Plan Document that is now required in accordance with the IRS regulations 403(b) 

that take effect January 1, 2009. The one-time fee for this service is $3,000. 

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PROFESSIONAL BIDDING SERVICES 

RESOLVED: that the Board of Education authorizes the Deputy Superintendent to enter 

into a contract with Education Data Services, Inc. for the purpose of developing and issuing 

supply and equipment bids. In addition, they secure as part of the bid process the material 

safety data sheets for all the details regarding chemicals in products we use for art, 

science, technology, glue, paint, etc. The annual cost is $13,300.00. 

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PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT EXTENSIONS – STUDENT BUS COMPANY & 

PETER BREGA, INC. 

RESOLVED: that the Board of Education President be authorized by the Board of 

Education of the South Orangetown Central School District to execute a two-year extension 

contract for 2008-09 and 2009-2010 fiscal years with Student Bus Company at a rate 

increase equal to the 2007-08 contract plus the Consumer Price Index, CPI, as published in 

the New York-Northern New Jersey CPI May 2008 report. For 2008-2009 the CPI 

PROFESSIONAL 

BIDDING 

SERVICES 

PUPIL 

TRANSPORTATION 

CONTRACT 

EXTENSIONS – 

STUDENT BUS 

COMPANY & 

PETER BREGA, 

INC. 

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according to the May 2008 Report is 4.00%. The original contract was accepted March 28, 

2007. The contract is for twenty-six (26) 65-72 passenger bus routes with cameras, for a 

total cost of $1,968,512. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown 

Central School District authorize the Board of Education President to execute two-year 

extension contracts for Sports, Field Trips and Other Purpose transportation for 2008-2009 

and 2009-2010 fiscal years with Student Bus Company. The Board originally approved the 

contracts on March 28, 2007. These contracts will be extended at the rate of CPI, as 

published in the New York Northern New Jersey CPI May 2008 report. For 2008-2009 the 

CPI according to the May 2008 Report is 4.00%. 

Interim Charter (between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.) - $52.00 per hour, two hour minimum plus 

any tolls or parking charges incurred. Any additional time will be charged on a quarterly 

hour basis at $13.00 per quarter hour. Forty-eight hour notice required. Generally field 

trips will fall under this category of charges. 

• In District Trips (an occurrence where a single school run is required in 

addition to the regular a.m. and p.m. transportation) - $70.20 per trip. The 

District’s trips for Kindergarten mid-day runs and High School regent’s exam 

week would fall under this category of charges. 

• Charter purposes outside the Interim Charter hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

(before 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m.) – $322.40 per bus for the first four hours and 

$19.76 each additional quarter hour. This type of charter must be booked at 

least one week in advance and the company reserves the right to subcontract 

such charter as needed to fulfill their obligation. Generally sports trips would fall 

under this category of charges. 

RESOLVED that the Board of Education President be authorized by the Board of Education 

of the South Orangetown Central School District to execute a one-year extension contract 

for 2008-09 fiscal year with Peter Brega, Inc., at a rate increase equal to the 2007-08 

contract plus the Consumer Price Index, CPI, as published in the New York-Northern New 

Jersey CPI May 2008 report. For 2008-2009 the CPI according to the May 2008 Report is 

4.00%. The original contract was accepted March 28, 2007. The contract is for twelve (12) 

20 passenger bus routes, for a total cost of $543,566.40 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown 

Central School District authorize the Board of Education President to execute two-year 

extension contracts for Sports, Field Trips and Other Purpose transportation for 2008-2009 

and 2009-2010 fiscal years with Student Bus Company. The Board originally approved the 

contracts on March 28, 2007. These contracts will be extended at the rate of CPI, as 

published in the New York Northern New Jersey CPI May 2008 report. For 2008-2009 the 

CPI according to the May 2008 Report is 4.00%. 

Vehicle Type 

In District 

Out of District 

less than 30 

miles 

30 – 100 

miles 

65 or Larger 

$296.40 $374.40 $390.00 

Passenger Bus 

20 Passenger Van $391.20 $369.20 $384.80 

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Cost per mile over 100 miles $3.12 

Cost per hour over 100 miles $70.72 

Cost per hour over five hours $70.72 

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2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR TRANSPORTATION – ROCKLAND BOCES 


authorizes the Board of Education President to execute the contracts listed below with 

Rockland B.O.C.E.S. for the transportation of students for the 2008-2009 school year. 

2008-2009 SCHOOL 

YEAR 


– ROCKLAND 

BOCES 

Route 

Number 

Of 

Students 

Cost Per 

Student 

Yearly Cost 

Special Education – various 

27 $ 8,190.00 $221,130.00 

schools 

1:1 Monitors 1 $14,932.80 $ 14,932.80 

Career Education 11 $ 2,600.00 $ 28,600.00 

Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) 4 $8,190.00 $32,760.00 

ICF – 1:1 Monitors 2 $14932.80 $29,865.60 

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SUMMER HANDICAPPED TRANSPORTATION - BOCES 


authorizes the Board of Education President to execute contracts with Rockland B.O.C.E.S. 

for the transportation of students for Summer Handicapped Programs and a contract for a 

One-on-One Monitors covering the period of July 7, 2008 through August 15, 2008. The 

total cost of these contracts is $47,113.20. 

SUMMER 

HANDICAPPED 


– BOCES 

Route 

Number 

Of 

Students 

# of 

Vans 

Cost Per 

Van 

Yearly 

Cost 

Jesse Kaplan 11 2 $9,942.30 $19,884.60 

1:1 Monitors 3 $2,448.80 $ 7,344.00 

Jawonio w/aide 8 1 $9,942.30 $ 9,942.30 

Miller Elementary 5 1 $9,942.30 $9,942.30 

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ACCEPTANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PUPIL TRANPORTATION 

WHEREAS the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School District on 

March 18, 2008 publicly advertised and invited sealed proposals for providing pupil 

transportation for the 2008-09 school year primarily for 20-passenger vans with cameras. 

The proposals were required to be received by April 7, 2008. The District held a meeting 

of potential contractors at 10 a.m. on March 25, 2008 to address any questions or concerns 

ACCEPTANCE OF 

REQUEST FOR 

PROPOSAL FOR 

PUPIL 


relative to the proposed contract. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all 

proposals, waive any informalities in proposals and to negotiate any portion of proposals. 

WHEREAS the Board of Education reserves the right to award a transportation contract to 

and from school for one year. If awarded, contract(s) may be awarded for sports trips, field 

trips and all other purposes. Future one year or multiple year contract extension may be 

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awarded at the discretion of the Board. Three to five year extensions will require voter 

approval. 

Category 

Weight 

1 Previous Quality of Experience o the Proposer in School 

9 

Transportation 

2 Owner of Previous Transportation Companies 5 

3 Safety Program 9 

4 Accident History 9 

5 Record of Drivers 9 

6 Fleet Inspection Record & Vehicle Replacement Schedule 9 

7 Maintenance Schedule of Vehicles 3 

8 Financial Analysis 5 

9 Insurance Requirements 2 

10 Cost – points to be pro-rated on percentage over lowest cost 40 

Total 100 

WHEREAS proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria by the School District 

pursuant to Section 305 and 3625 of the Education Law and Section 156.12 of the 

Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Proposals will be evaluated on a weighted 

system established by the District for each of the categories to be reviewed. 

WHEREAS on April 7, 2008 the District received only one proposal for yearly, daily and 

other purpose transportation rates with video cameras. The proposal initially received 

included rates for “In-Rockland” and “Westchester”. Due to the significant increase in the 

prices for transportation, additional negotiations took place with the vendor, to eliminate 

these two additional rate levels, which enabled the District to lower its costs from the initial 

proposal received. Rates for 2008-09 are as follows: 

Vehicle Type 

In-District – 

Yearly Cost 

per Bus for 

the School 

Year Routes 

Outside of 

Rockland – 

Yearly Cost 

per Bus for 

the School 

Year Routes 

In-District - 

Daily Rate 

per Bus for 

Summer 

Routes 

Outside of 

Rockland – 

Daily Rate 

Per Bus for 

Summer 

Routes 

Other Purpose 


– In District Per 

Run 

(Kindergarten, 

Mid-Day runs 

and HS 

Regent’s) 

Interim 

Charter per 

Run 

(Between 9 

a.m. and 2 

p.m.) 

65 Passenger 

& Larger 

$70,669 $77,667 $343 $377 $135 $265 

20 Passenger $50,679 $55,677 $253 $278 $115 $235 

Van 

30 Passenger $55,677 $61,175 $286 $315 $125 $245 

Van 

Wheel Chair $55,677 $61,175 $286 $315 $125 $245 

Van W/2W + 8 

Passengers 

Wheel Chair $57,167 $62,814 $296 $326 $125 $245 

W/3W 

Minivan/ 

$48,679 $53,477 $230 $253 $105 $215 

Suburban 

Monitor $135/ 

day 

$135/day $135/day $135/day 

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RESOLVED that based on the scoring of the proposals in accordance with the weighted 

system established by the District that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown 

Central School District authorize the Board of Education President to enter into a contract 

with Chestnut Ridge Transportation, Inc. for the 2008-09 pupil transportation as well as 

transportation for field trips, sport trips and other purpose transportation at the following 

negotiated rates per above schedule for the 2008-09 fiscal year. In accordance with the 

contract, the District has the ability to use the add/delete clause in the contract. 

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School-Year Transportation Contract 

School-Year 


Contract 

Type of Route/Bus 

# of 

Buses/Monitors 

Cost per Route 

Total Cost 

In-District – 20 Passenger Van 15 $50,679.00 $760,185.00 

Outside of Rockland – 20 passenger 

5 $55,677.00 $278,385.00 

van 

In-District W/C 3/W 1 $57,167.00 $ 57,167.00 

In-District W/C 2 W 1 $55,677.00 $ 55,677.00 

Monitors 3 $135/day 

$ 72,900.00 

for $180 

days 

September Mid-Day runs – 20 

6 $230 for 17 

$23,460.00 

Passenger Van 

days 

Total $1,247,774.00 

Summer Transportation Contract 

Type of Route/Bus 

# of 

Buses/Monitors 

Cost per Route 

Total Cost 

In-District – 20 Passenger Van 1 

$278 per day for 30 

days 

$16,680.00 

Outside of Rockland – 20 passenger 


1 

van 

days 

$7,590.00 

In-District W/C 3/W 2 


days 

$17,760.00 

Monitors 2 


days 

$ 8,100.00 

Total $50,130.00 

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SHARED TRANSPORTATION 


authorize the Deputy Superintendent to enter into an agreement for shared pupil 

transportation with the Pearl River, Clarkstown, Nyack and Nanuet School Districts as 

follows: 

SHARED 

TRANSPORTA- 

TION 


provided by in AM 


provided by in 

PM 

Number of 

Students 

Student’s 

Home District 

Pearl River Pearl River 2 SOCSD St. Margaret’s 

Pearl River Pearl River 1 SOCSD Our Lady of Mercy, Park Ridge 

Pearl River Pearl River 4 SOCSD St. Augustine’s 

SOCSD SOCSD 1 Pearl River Reuben Gittleman 

SOCSD SOCSD 2 Pearl River Cornerstone Christian School 

To 

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SOCSD SOCSD 3 Pearl River Albertus Magnus HS 

Pearl River Clarkstown 1 SOCSD Forum School 

Pearl River Pearl River 1 SOCSD Coman Hills School 

SOCSD Nyack 3 Nyack Masters School 

Nyack Nyack 2 SOCSD Waldwick Seventh Day School 

SOCSD SOCSD 2 Nanuet Windward School 

There is no cost for this shared transportation service and therefore no state transportation 

contracts need to be filed. 

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CLEANING SERVICES 

CLEANING 

SERVICES 

WHEREAS the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School District on 

June 10, 2007 publicly advertised a bid for Cleaning services at Tappan Zee High School, 

South Orangetown Middle School, Cottage Lane Elementary School, Tappan Zee 

Elementary School, William O. Schaefer Elementary School, Palisades Pre-School and 

Greenbush Academy for the 2008-2009 school year. 

WHEREAS Gateway Building Services, Inc. bid was accepted at the July 3, 2007, Board of 

Education meeting to provide those services. 

WHEREAS in accordance with the terms of the contract Section 3.0 Option to Extend the 

Term of the Contract for two consecutive years. The District, each will consider, upon 

request, an inflationary increase not to exceed the Consumer Price Index for December 

from the New York, Northeastern New Jersey area based upon the index for all urban 

consumers (C.P.I.-U), which is 3.7%. 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education agrees to extend the contract 

for the 2008-09 school year at an increase to the base contract of 3.7% for a total contract 

as follows: 

Tappan Zee High School $227,445 

South Orangetown Middle School $217,431 

Cottage Lane Elementary School $61,153 

Tappan Zee Elementary School $74,742 

William O. Schaefer Elementary School $67,947 

Palisades Pre School $13,590 

Greenbush Academy $6,794 

Total Contract 2008-09 $669,102 

In addition, any future additions/deletions in square footage will be at a cost of $1.1630 

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BUILDING LEASES 

ROCKLAND BOCES 


authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign the lease agreement for the 2008-2009 

school year with Rockland County BOCES for a total cost of $ 33,191.14 payable monthly. 

BUILDING LEASES 

ROCKLAND 

BOCES 

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Program 

Location/ 

Classroom 

Number 

Square 

Footage 

Cost per Square 

Footage 

Total 

Therapeutic Support Program SOMS – 331 770 $6.97 $5,366.90 

Consortium Class SOMS – 333 775 $6.97 $5,401.75 

Office TZHS – 110 282 $6.97 $1,965.54 

Extended Office TZHS – 111 150 $6.97 $1,045.50 

Therapeutic Support Program TZHS – 111 792 $6.97 $5,520.24 

Consortium Class TZHS – 605 460 $6.97 $3,206.20 

Consortium Class TZHS – 607 460 $6.97 $3,206.20 

Consortium Class TZHS – 705 1,073 $6.97 $7,478.81 

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INSURANCE 

VISION INSURANCE BENEFITS 


authorize the Deputy Superintendent to sign the renewal agreement between the District 

and the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund. This agreement is for Vision benefits for the 2008- 

2009 school year at a cost of $17.38 per month for the Silver 12 Vision Plan. 

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PLAN 


approves the annual fund contribution to the Rockland County Schools Cooperative Self- 

Insured Plan for Worker’s Compensation administered by Wright Risk Management. The 

contribution for 2008-2009 is $153,880.00, a decrease of $14,879 from the prior year. 

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SELF-INSURED DENTAL INSURANCE 

RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Deputy Superintendent to enter into 

a contract with J.J. Stanis. Based on the recommendation from J.J. Stanis, our third party 

administrator, they recommend that we continue the current rate levels as a basis for 

payroll deductions related to the District’s Self-Insured Dental Insurance Plan for the 2008- 

09 school year. 

INSURANCE 

VISION 

INSURANCE 

BENEFITS 

WORKERS’ 

COMPENSATION 

PLAN 

SELF-INSURED 

DENTAL 

INSURANCE 

Employees Only $ 51.46 

Family $142.70 

Employee + 1 Dependent $ 93.57 

Claims Administration Fee $ 5.00 

PPO Access Fee $ 1.00 

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STUDENT INCIDENT INSURANCE 


authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with New York Benefits for 

Educators and Students Trust (NYBEST), which represents 62 school districts in the 

STUDENT 

INCIDENT 

INSURANCE 

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consortium program for our Student Accident Insurance through Pupil Benefits/Markel 

Insurance Company. The annual premium for the 2008-2009 school year is $22,560.69. 

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GENERAL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE 


authorizes the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with New York Schools 

Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR) for the District’s General Liability, Commercial Inland Marine, 

Boiler & Machinery, Commercial Property, Commercial Automobile, School Board Liability 

and Excess Catastrophe Liability Insurance. The annual premium is $235,545.00, which 

represents a 1.08% decrease. See appended policy information. 

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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 

GENERAL 

PROPERTY & 

CASUALTY 

INSURANCE 

UNEMPLOYMENT 

INSURANCE 

WHEREAS, the South Orangetown Central School District has established an 

Unemployment Insurance Reserve to pay for the cost of reimbursement to the State 

Unemployment Insurance Fund for payments made to claimants for unemployment 

benefits. 


increase the 2008-2009 budget in the amount of $50,000 as follows: 

Appropriated Reserve - Unemployment Insurance – A/C# A511 $ 50,000 

Appropriations – A/C # A960 $ 50,000 

A/C # A9050.800-10-0000 Unemployment Insurance $ 50,000 

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MEDICAID CONSULTANT 

RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorize the Board of Education enter into a 

contract with Cost Management Services, Inc. (CMS) for the 2008-2009 school year to 

provide Medicaid maximization service at a performance fee of 15% for claims processing 

and payments resulting in monies collected and retained by the Board from the State and 

Federal Government for services that have been rendered to the Board on behalf of 

disabled students. See appended agreement. 

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ROCKLAND COUNTY B.O.C.E.S. AND LOWER HUDSON REGIONAL INFORMATION 

CENTER– COMPONENT DISTRICT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR THE 2008-2009 

SCHOOL YEAR 


authorizes the President of the Board of Education to sign the Rockland County BOCES 

and the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center - Component District Agreements for 

Services for the 2008-2009 school year. The contract represents the initial annual contract 

of $4,110,684.00, which is payable monthly. This does not include a variety of services, 

which are purchased throughout the year such as consultants, conferences, etc. The total 

amount budgeted for BOCES for 2008-2009 is $6,365,671 

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MEDICAID 

CONSULTANT 

ROCKLAND 

COUNTY BOCES & 

LHRIC 

COMPONENT 

DISTRICT 

AGREEMENT 

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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM BUDGET 


approves the budget for 2008-2009 for the following Early Childhood Programs: 

ESTABLISHMENT 

OF ECP BUDGET 

Estimated Revenues- A/C C510 $1,035,443 

Tuition $905,137 

Universal Pre-K 43,200 

County Reimbursement 52,106 

Transfer-in from General Fund 35,000 

Estimated Appropriations- A/C C 960 $1,035,443 

Pre-School Program $869,565 

F2252.15x-00-1309 Instructional Salaries $496,737 

F2252.16x-00-1309 Support Staff Salaries $176,379 

F2252.40x-00-1309 Contractual $4,336 

F9xxx.800-00-1309 Benefits $192,113 

Integrated Pre-School Program $165,878 

F2252.15x-00-1319 Instructional Salaries $102,252 

F2252.16x-00-1319 Support Staff Salaries $27,645 

F9xxx.800-00-1319 Benefits $35,981 

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SUMMER HANDICAPPED PROGRAM BUDGET 


approves the budget for 2008-2009 school year for the Summer Handicap Program 

SUMMER 

HANDICAPPED 

PROGRAM 

BUDGET 

Estimated Revenue – A/C #F510 $341,670 

Appropriations - A/C #F960 $341,670 

Summer Tuition F2253.475.00.9609 $ 56,992 

BOCES Services F2253.490.00.9609 $187,434 

Contract Transportation F5540.475.00.9609 $ 50,130 

BOCES Transportation F5540.490.00.9609 $ 47,114 

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ACCEPTANCE OF CELL PHONES, LAPTOPS, ETC. INVENTORY 

RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School District, 

accept the inventory of cell phones, laptops, computers, palm pilots, modem connections, 

and private telephones, as per District policy. See appended report 

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ACCEPTANCE OF INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNT CARD REPORT 


accept the Institutional Account Card report, as per District policy. See appended report 

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ACCEPTANCE OF 

CELL PHONES, 

LAPTOPS, ETC., 

INVENTORY 

ACCEPTANCE OF 

INSTITUTIONAL 

ACCOUNT CARD 

REPORT 

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ENERGY CONSULTANTS CONSORTIUM CONTRACT 


authorizes the Deputy Superintendent to extend the agreement with EPEX, Inc., for Energy 

Procurement Consulting, until June 30, 2009. The District is part of an energy purchasing 

consortium with the other school districts and municipalities in Rockland and Orange 

Counties. The agreement may be extended for an additional one-year term, at the same fee 

schedule indicated in Section 6, July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The fees for 2008- 

2009 school year and subsequent years is $2,600.00 quarterly for a total of $10,400.00. 

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ENERGY PURCHASING CONTRACTS 

WHEREAS the South Orangetown Central School District is participating, with other 

Rockland and Orange County School Districts, in cooperative bids for the purchase of 

electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil, sponsored by the Rockland County BOCES; and 

ENERGY 

CONSULTANTS 

CONSORTIUM 

CONTRACT 

ENERGY 

PURCHASING 

CONTRACTS 

WHEREAS the bidding procedures comply in every respect with the requirements 

established by the General Municipal Law; and 

WHEREAS, the electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil markets are highly volatile and prompt 

action is required to secure the benefit of the lowest possible rates; and 

WHEREAS, the delay in waiting for formal action by this Board may result in the loss of the 

bid prices; and 

WHEREAS, the Board believes that it can establish reasonable limits on the power of the 

Superintendent or designee to act in the Board’s name and authority, subject to later 

ratification by this Board; 

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion duly made by Mrs. Uhl__ and Seconded by Mr. Spiro is 

RESOLVED that this Board hereby delegates to the Superintendent of Schools or designee 

the authority to accept bids for electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil submitted pursuant to the 

cooperative bid on the following conditions: 

The annual ceiling price bid for electricity is 12.7¢ per kWh or less; 

The annual ceiling price bid for natural gas Basis is $3.75/mmBTU or less; 1 

The annual ceiling price for natural gas commodity at the NYMEX Henry Hub is 

$14.00/mmBtu or less; 

The annual ceiling price for #2 Fuel Oil is $4.10/gal or less; 

and it is further 

RESOLVED that the Superintendent or designee is to report to this Board, in writing, within 

24 hours any action taken pursuant to this resolution; and it is further 

RESOLVED that this delegation of authority may be revoked at any time by action of this 

Board. 

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1 This cost is for the transmission of gas. 

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C. ABOLISHMENT OF POSITIONS 

ABOLISHMENT OF 

POSITIONS 



WHEREAS, the Board of Education in developing the 2008-09 school year budget 

determined that it is necessary and appropriate to abolish certain positions in the District; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective close of business June 30, 2008, 

the following positions shall be abolished: 

Civil Service: 

Number of FTE Positions 

Teacher Aides Positions, non-competitive 2.1666 

TEACHER AIDES 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools 

to notify the affected individuals of the abolition of their positions effective June 30, 2008. 


Discussion: The Board asked for explanation of the abolishment of these positions. Ms. 

Vaccaro-Teich explained that after the budget is adopted this is a formal adjustment of the 

inventory of positions. 

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D. ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITIONS 



ESTABLISHMENT 

OF POSITIONS 

WHEREAS, the Board of Education in developing the 2008-09 school year budget 

determined that it is necessary and appropriate to create certain positions in the District; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective July 1, 2008 the following 

positions be created: 

Teachers 

Tenure Area 


Grades K-6 Elementary 1.0000 

Art Grades K-12 0.3000 

English Grades 7-12 0.5000 

Foreign Language Grades 7-12 0.6000 

Math Grades 7-12 0.4000 

Physical Education Grades 0.4000 

Science Grades 7-12 0.1000 

Social Studies Grades 7-12 0.3000 

Technology Grades 7-12 0.6000 

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Special Education PreK-12 4.2000 

8.4000 

Teaching Assistants 

Tenure Area 


Teaching Assistants 1.2499 

Administration 

Tenure Area 


Director of Human Resources 1.0000 

CSE Administrator 

1.0000 - TABLED 

Civil Service: 


Accountant 1.0000 

Motion to accept as amended carried unanimously. 

Discussion: Mrs. Pitruzzella questioned the addition of a CSE Administrator 1.0000 and 

feels that this position was not properly presented during the budget process and that an 

administrative position was being added. Dr. Zambito explained that the position was 

presented during the budget process and this was the addition of a .50 administrative 

position due to the reassignment of a present .50 CSE chair. The position was tabled to the 

next Board meeting. 

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E. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – 2008-2009 

SCHOOL YEAR 

Motion by Mr. Spiro ______ Seconded by Mrs. Uhl 

RESOLUTION TO 

ACCEPT 

PROFESSIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

PLAN 2008-2009 

SCHOOL YEAR 


accepts the District’s Professinal Development Plan in accordance with Subdivision of 100.2 

of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. 


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F. RESOLUTION TO INCREASE SPECIAL AID GRANT BUDGET – UNIVERSAL 

PRE-K 

Motion by Mrs. Uhl__ 


RESOLUTION TO 

INCREASE 

SPECIAL AID 

GRANT BUDGET – 

UNIVERSAL PRE-K 

WHEREAS the State of New York has allotted the South Orangetown Central School 

District state aid in the amount of $189,000 for Universal Pre-Kindergarten in which 70 of 

the District’s 4 year olds may attend preschool at a maximum cost of $2,700 per student. 

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increase to the 2008-2009 Special Aid Fund grant budget in the amount of $189,000 as 

follows: 

Estimated Revenue - A/C# F510 $189,000 

A/C# F2510 State Aid–Universal Pre-K $189,000 

Appropriations - A/C# F960 $189,000 

A/C# F2510.400-00-2518 Contractual – UPK $189,000 


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G. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE NORMAL WORK DAY 



RESOLUTION TO 

APPROVE 

NORMAL WORK 

DAY 

WHEREAS: the New York State Comptroller’s Office has recommended that the Board of 

Education approve the normal work day of all bargaining units and independent contracts. 

BE IT RESOLVED: that the follow represents the normal work days for the employees of 

the South Orangetown Central School District: 

Contract Titles 

Standard 

Hours/Day 

Superintendent 7 

Deputy Superintendent 7 

Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction 7 

Confidential Secretary to Superintendent 7 

Accountant II 7 

Administrative Secretary I 7 

Athletic Trainer 7 

Certified Occupational Therapist 7 

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 7 

Coordinator of Family Resource Center 7 

Director of Facilities 8 

Personnel Assistant 7 

Physical Therapist 7 

Public Information Specialist 7 

Purchasing Supervisor 7 

Secretary II 7 

Senior Payroll Clerk 7 

SOASA - Administrators 7 

EASO - Teachers 7 

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SNASO - Nurses 7 

SOCBDA-Custodial & Maintenance 8 

SOEAA- Aides 6 

SOEAA- LFT 6 

SOEAA-Lunch Supervision 3 

SOSA-Secretaries 7 

SOTAA- Assistants 6 

SOSTA - Substitutes (Teacher) 7 


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H. RESOLUTION FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENT 



RESOLUTION FOR 

SALARY 

ADJUSTMENT 

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and in 

accordance with Article VII(D) of the collectively negotiated agreement between the South 

Orangetown Central School District and the South Orangetown Administrators and 

Supervisors Association, the Board of Education hereby approves the adjusted salaries, 

effective July 1, 2008, for the following administrators: 

Name Title Salary 

Ed Bolan Principal, TZHS $132,224.00 

Beth Lipton Assistant Principal, TZE $ 44,075.00 

Nora Polansky Principal, WOS $127,884.00 

Jeannine Carr Assistant Principal, WOS $ 56,321.50 

Jeannine Carr Coordinator, ECP $ 56,321.50 

Liam Frawley Director, Athletics $118,740.00 


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I. RESOLUTION FOR NOMINATION TO AREA 10 DIRECTOR OF NEW YORK STATE 

SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION 



RESOLUTION FOR 

NOMINATION TO 

AREA 10 

DIRECTOR OF 

NYSSBA 


nominate Peggy Zugibe for the position of Area 10 Director of the New York State School 

Boards Association. 


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J. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL 

BOARDS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION, OCTOBER 2008 & THE SCHOOL 

BOARD OFFICERS ACADEMY. 




authorizes it Board member(s) to attend the NYSSBA Board Officers Academy and Annual 

Convention. 


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K. POLICY 5450 – USE OF STORE PURCHASE CARDS & CREDIT CARDS – First 

Reading & Adoption 



RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School 

District adopts Policy 5450, Use of Store Purchase Cards & Credit Cards. 

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L. ADJOURNMENT 

RESOLUTION 

AUTHORIZING 

ATTENDANCE 

AT NYSSBA 

ANNUAL 

CONVENTION, 

OCTOBER 2008 

& SCHOOL 

BOARD 

OFFICERS 

ACADEMY 

POLICY 5450 – 

USE OF STORE 

PURCHASE 

CARDS & 

CREDIT CARDS 

– First Reading & 

Adoption 

ADJOURNMENT 



RESOLVED: that the meeting of the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central 

School District be adjourned at 10:25 p.m. to Executive Session for the purposes of seeking 

legal advice. 


Respectfully submitted, 

Theresa Campanella 

District Clerk 

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