AGENDA - Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING
DATE: Thursday, August 25, 2011
TIME:
PLACE:
7:30PM – Public Session
Executive Session
8:00PM - Public Session
Administration Building
200 North Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLVED: That the Board goes into executive session to discuss recommendations from the
Committee on Special Education, Committee on Preschool Special Education and particular
personnel matters and matters related to negotiations.
MOVED SECONDED VOTE _______ TIME _______
3. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
RESOLVED: That the Board returns to public session.
MOVED SECONDED VOTE _______ TIME ________
4. SILENT MEDITATION
5. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
6. CALL OF THE ROLL
7. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC
8 CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (three minutes)
9. MINUTES
a. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, having received copies of the minutes of the regular
meeting of July 7, 2011 approves as amended.
MOVED SECONDED VOTE
b. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, having received copies of the minutes of the
reorganization meeting of July 7, 2011 approves as amended.
MOVED SECONDED VOTE

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c. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, having received copies of the minutes of the special
meeting of August 8, 2011 approves same.
MOVED SECONDED VOTE
d. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, having received copies of the minutes of the special
meeting of August 18, 2011 approves same.
MOVED SECONDED VOTE
10. BOARD MATTERS
11. EDUCATIONAL/SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS
1. Review of Proposed Goals for 2011-2012
2. Review of Proposed Board Meeting Agenda Topics
12. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (three minutes)
13. BOARD ACTION
CONSENT AGENDA – The use of a Consent Agenda permits the Board of Education to make
more effective use of its time by adopting a single motion to cover those relatively routine matters
which are included. Any member of the Board who wishes to discuss individually a particular piece of
business on the consent agenda may so indicate and that item will be transferred to the Regular Agenda
for consideration and a separate vote, thus preserving the right of all Board Members to be heard on any
issue.
A. 1. Policy #6610 –Fund Policy, 2 nd reading and discussion
2. Policy #6610R – Fund Policy Regulations, 2 nd reading and discussion
B. Staff Personnel
RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education hereby approves the following Staff Personnel Motions, as listed:
MOVED SECONDED VOTE
1. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby accepts the following resignations:
a. Philip Goldberg, Teaching Assistant – Sleepy Hollow Middle School, effective August 31, 2011,
after three years of service.
b. Alexis De La Cruz, school monitor, effective August 31, 2011, after one year and one month of
service.
c. Desmond Turner, teaching assistant – Sleepy Hollow Middle School, effective August 31, 2011,
after four years of service.
d. Keith Lenn, from the position of modified boys’ soccer coach, effective August 15, 2011.
e. Tara Bryden, from the position of girls field hockey coach, effective August 11, 2011.
f. Leah Bernabei, teaching assistant – WLM, effective August 31, 2011, after three years of
service.

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In accordance with Policy #9020, be it
2. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby appoints the following instructional/non-instructional staff for the 2011/12 school year:
a. Bianca Fernandez, School Psychologist – Washington Irving School
Type of Appointment: Leave Replacement
Effective: September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
Certification:
New York State Permanent Certification: School Psychologist; PreK-6
Education: Fordham University, New York, NY - MSEd, Advanced Certificate
Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY - BA
Experience:
Yonkers Public School, Yonkers, NY
School Psychologist, 4 years
NYC Public School, New York, NY
Elementary Teacher, 7 years
Salary: MA, Step 1 ($60,990)
b. Joanna Murphy, Director of Intervention Services
Type of Appointment: Interim
Effective: September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
Certification:
New York State Permanent Certification: SAS, School Psychologist
Education: Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY - MA
Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA - BA
Experience:
Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, Sleepy Hollow, NY
CSE/CPSE Chairperson, 1 year
NYC Department of Education, Automotive HS, Brooklyn, NY
Asst. Principal of Instructional Support Services, 3 years
NYC Department of Education, Region 9, District 2
School Psychologist, 2 years
NYC Department of Education, PS 111, NY
School Psychologist, 3 years
Salary: $140,000 (prorated salary effective September 1 through June 30, 2012
will be $116,667)
c. Jose Moreno Dominguez, Spanish Teacher – Sleepy Hollow High School
Type of Appointment: Leave Replacement
Effective: September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
Certification: New York State Professional Certificate: Spanish 7-12
Education: State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY - MA
Universidad Antonia de Nebrija, Madrin, Spain - MA
Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
- BA
Experience:
Bronx Lab School, Bronx, NY
Spanish Teacher, 1 year
Columbia Secondary School, New York, NY
Spanish Teacher, 1 year
Urban Peace Academy, New York, NY
Spanish Teacher, 1 year
Colegio Ahlzahir, Córdoba, Spain
English Teacher, 1 year
Salary: MA+30, Step 5 ($79,895)

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d. Rachel Vincent, Science Teacher – Sleepy Hollow High School
Type of Appointment: Leave Replacement
Effective: September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
Certification: New York State Professional Certificate: Biology Grades 5-9 & 7-12
New York State Professional Certificate: Chemistry Grades 5-9 & 7-12
Education: Long Island University, Purchase, NY - MA
Purchase College, State University of New York - BA
Experience:
Putnam Valley High School, Putnam Valley, NY
Science Teacher, 2 years
Mamaroneck High School, Mamaroneck, NY
Chemistry Teacher, 1 year
Salary: MA, Step 1 ($60,990)
e. Kiera Carmody, teaching assistant – Sleepy Hollow High School, 6¼ hours per,
probationary, at a salary of $22,625, based on Step 1 of the teaching assistant salary
schedule, effective September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2014. (Replacement)
3. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby appoints the following instructional/non-instructional substitute staff for the 2011/12 school year:
a. Jenna Eigenlaub Teacher $85.00 per diem
b Maynor Ramos L/T Teaching Assistant $18.49 per hour effective September 6
through December 23, 2011
c. Lisa Paisley Long Term Teaching Asst. $18.49 per hour effective October 17, 2011
through June 22, 2012
d. Ayami Abdel Long Term Sub Teacher .6FTE $174 per diem effective September 6
through December 1, 2011
4. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby grants salary transfers to the following staff members, effective September 1, 2011, as per the
attached list: (as per contractual obligation):
5. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby approves compensation of $50.00 per credit hour for credits earned beyond MA+60 to the
following staff member, effective September 1, 2011: (as per contractual obligation)
6. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby appoints the following to serve as sporting events supervisors for the 2011-2012 school year, as
per the attached list: (Appendix #)
7. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby grants an unpaid leave of absence to Joanna Murphy, CSE/CPSE Chairperson, effective September
1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
8. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby revises the following:
a. Christopher Lopez, teaching assistant – Sleepy Hollow Middle School, from 6¼ hours per
day to 7¾ hours per day, effective September 1, 2011.
b. Rhanda Rabadi, teaching assistant – Sleepy Hollow High School, from 6¼ hours per day to 7¼
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9. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby appoints the following staff to provide a kindergarten orientation program for parents and students
who were not participants in the district's pre-k program, at a rate of $35 per hour, for a total of 7 hours:
(Grant funded)
a. Becky Almogabar e. Maria Washburn
b. Merry Thomas f. Juana Rosario
c. Jessica Ore g. Rosario Rodriguez
d. Donna Quin
10. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby approves a 5% salary increase differential for Janet Longo-Abinanti, in accordance with her duties
as CSE/CPSE Chairperson, effective for the 2011/2012 school year.
11. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby appoints the following to a Fall 2011 stipend position:
a. Anne McGee Head JV Girls Field Hockey $5,438
b. Mike Garguilo Head Boys Modified Soccer $4,763
C. Student Personnel
RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby approves the following Student Personnel Motions, as listed:
MOVED _____________ SECONDED
VOTE ____________
1. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education accepts the recommendations from the Committee on
Special Education (CSE) and the Sub-Committee on Special Education (SCSE) at the 2011 Annual
Reviews at attached. (Appendix #)
2. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education accepts the recommendations from the Committee on
Preschool Special Education (CPSE) at the 2011 Annual Reviews at attached. (Appendix #)
D. Finance & Facilities
RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education hereby approves the following Finance & Facilities Motions, as listed:
MOVED _____________ SECONDED
VOTE ____________
1. WHEREAS, law suits have been commenced to challenge the assessments on property owned by
Beekman Realty Corp., having a street address of 179 Beekman Avenue and 7-9 Barnhart Avenue, Sleepy
Hollow, New York, and having Tax ID Numbers of 15-07-0005A, 15-07-0004A and 15-07-00061-49 on
the Tax Maps and Assessment Rolls of the Town of Mount Pleasant for assessment years 2000 through
2010; and
WHEREAS, the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns (the "School District"), through its
attorney, John F. Burkhardt, Esq., appeared in the pending litigation to protect the interests of the School
District; and
WHEREAS, numerous discussions and meetings were held with the attorney for the petitioner, the Town
Assessor and counsel for the School District and various settlement proposals were discussed at length
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WHEREAS, the School District's counsel and the Town Assessor recommend approving the tentative
settlement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is in the best interests of the School District to settle
this law suit with the following reductions in assessed values:
Ass't Year Original AV Corrected AV Reduction Tax Rate Refund
2000 $20,600.00 $20,600.00 $0.00 $723.8993 $ 0.00
2001 $20,600.00 $20,600.00 $0.00 $778.6547 $ 0.00
2002 $20,600.00 $19,600.00 $1,000.00 $872.8012 $ 872.80
2003 $20,600.00 $18,500.00 $2,100.00 $986.4400 $ 2,071.52
2004 $20,600.00 $18,000.00 $2,600.00 $1,058.0020 $ 2,750.81
2005 $20,600.00 $18,000.00 $2,600.00 $1,153.4200 $ 2,998.89
2006 $20,600.00 $17,000.00 $3,600.00 $1,251.0200 $ 4,503.67
2007 $20,600.00 $17,000.00 $3,600.00 $1,293.1124 $ 4,655.20
2008 $20,600.00 $16,000.00 $4,600.00 $1,336.8388 $ 6,149.46
2009 $20,600.00 $16,000.00 $4,600.00 $1,438.1800 $ 6,615.63
2010 $20,600.00 $16,000.00 $4,600.00 *$1,459.0000 $ 6,711.40
Total $37,329.38
*The tax rate for the 2010 assessment is not yet set. An estimated rate has been used.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that John F. Burkhardt, Esq. is authorized to execute a Stipulation, Consent
Judgment and any other relevant settlement documents consistent with this Resolution on behalf of the
respondent-intervenor, the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns.
2. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
authorizes the issuance of serial bonds in the amount of $2,091,988.06 for tax certiorari judgments, as per the
attached detailed resolution (Appendix #), as recommended and approved by our bonding attorney Hawkins,
Delafield & Wood.
3. RESOLVED: That, Korn Rosenbaum LLP., be appointed external auditor for the period 2011-12 thru 2015-
16, as per the attached fees. (Attached)
4. RESOLVED: That, the Municipal Leasing for the Energy Performance Contract Request for Proposal, be
awarded to Municipal Leasing Consultants, at a rate of $2,500, plus expenses.
E. General
RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby approves the following General Motions, as listed:
MOVED _____________ SECONDED
VOTE ____________
1. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education hereby accepts, with appreciation, the following donations:
a. Jacobo Lavie, D.D.S., a check in the amount of $200.00, towards the printing of the 2011/2012
school calendar.
b. Pediatrics of Sleepy Hollow, LLP, a check in the amount of $200.00, towards the printing of the
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2. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education is authorized and empowered to execute an agreement
with JCC on the Hudson, 371 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, to provide after school enrichment
programming, as part of the 21 st Century Community Learning Center, at a fee of $15,670,
effective October 7, 2011 through April 20, 2012. (Grant funded)
3. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education is authorized and empowered to execute an agreement
with Westchester Jewish Community Services, 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603, to
provide two days per week of student mental health services, at a fee of $16,000, effective for the 2011-
2012 school year. (Grant funded)
4. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education appoints the following residents to serve on the Board of
Registration for the 2011-2012 school year:
District #1: Katherine Camillieri Millie McCarthy
Maria DeMilia-Powers Marion Losier
Elaine Kosloff
District #2: Jeanne Arduino Marie Coviello
Mafalda Tornello
Margaret Bartos
Joan Wald
Barbara Osgood
Marilyn Helwig
Roberta Steinberg
5. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education is authorized and empowered to execute an agreement
with The Rochelle Group, Ltd., to provide program monitoring services for the food service program, at
a rate of $350.00 per month, not to exceed $3,500 and request for proposal process, if necessary, for the
2012-2013 school year, at a fee of $3,500.
6. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby approves the dates indicated on the attachment to these minutes as days of religious observance
for the 2011/2012 school year. (Appendix #)
7. RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby appoints Regla Cayon as Homeless Students Liaison for the 2011-2012 school year.
8. RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby appoints Joanna Murphy as 504 Coordinator for Student Services for the 2011-2012 school year.
14. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. Treasurer’s Report: June 2011
b. Warrant Reports
c. Use of Facilities
15. OLD BUSINESS
16. NEW BUSINESS

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17. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Agenda/Conferences
A. Agenda
9/15 Board of Education Meeting – Executive Session: 7:30PM;
Back to School Report Public Session: 8:00PM
Summer School Report
B. Noteworthy Conferences/Meetings
9/5 Labor Day – Schools Closed
9/6 Superintendent’s Conference Day – No School for Students
9/7 Staff Development Day – No School for Students
9/8 First Day of School for Students
Modified Sports Begin
9/8-16 JP Early Dismissal 11:30AM - Home Visits
9/9 EPTA Exec. Board Meeting 9:30AM – Board Room
9/13 WI YMCA Play Try Outs – Auditorium 2:30PM
9/14 HS College Night for Seniors - SH Auditorium 7:30PM
18. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (three minutes)
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLVED: That the Board goes into executive session to discuss particular
personnel matters.
MOVED SECONDED VOTE TIME
20. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
RESOLVED: That the Board returns to public session.
MOVED SECONDED VOTE TIME _____
21. ADJOURNMENT
RESOLVED: That the meeting of the Board be adjourned.
MOVED SECONDED VOTE _______ TIME _____

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USE OF FACILITIES
8/11-10/22 Rivertown Runners
Sign to promote 10K race
Morse & Washington Irving Fence
8/8-9/18 Immaculate Conception Church
Sign to promote annual parish bazaar
Morse and Washington Irving Fence
8/20-9/10 Robin Birrittella Memorial 5K/Walk
Sign to advertise 5K/walk
Morse and Washington Irving Fence
8/15-9/30 Sleepy Hollow Multi-class Reunion Committee
Sign to promote reunion
Morse and Washington Irving School Fence
9/10-11/19 AYSO
Practice and games for players ages 4-16
Sleepy Hollow Upper Field (Mon.,Wed.,Fri.: 5PM-7PM; Sat.: 8AM-5:30PM
Sun.: 12PM-5:30PM)

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Appendix #
Salary Transfers, effective September 1, 2011
First Name Last Name From To
Rebecca Almogabar MA+60 Step 15A Plus 3 credits
Benita Afonso MA+60 Step 13 MA+60 Step 14 Plus 3 credits
Patricia Diggle MA+60 Step 15A Plus 3 credits
Karen Garibaldi MA+60 Step 15A Plus 3 credits
Sarina McGough-Choi MA+60 Step 14 Step 15 Plus 1 credit
Helen Sanchez-Zhu MA+60 Step 15A Plus 3 credits
Alice Sharkey MA+60 Step 15A Plus 3 credits
Katharine St. Vincent MA+60 Step 15A Plus 3 credits
Cathleen Caroleo MA+15 Step 8 MA+30 Step 8
Amanada Green MA Step 6 MA+15 Step 6
Daniel Larkin MA+15 Step 5 MA+30 Step 6
Jennifer LeFleur MA+30 Step 14 MA+45 Step 15
Leila Madani MA+15 Step 7 MA+30 Step 8
Carlos Matute MA+15 Step 9 MA+30 Step 10
Deborah McCarl BA+15 Step 9 MA Step 10
Joan Mullin MA Step 10 MA+15 Step 11
Ana Ocasio-Rios MA+30 Step 11 MA+45 Step 12
Madeline Praino MA+45 Step 15A MA+60 Step 15A
Evelyn Rivera MA+30 Step 11 MA+45 Step 12
Kaycee Von Essen MA+15 Step 8 MA+30 Step 9

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Appendix #
Sporting Events Supervisors
2011/2012
Alan Alterbaum Lisa King
Eric Andrus Kelly Kutch
Joe Arduino Dan Larkin
Tim Arduino Cathy Lia
Daryl Atkinson Denise Martin
Anthony Baxter Richard Molina
Griselda Berenguer Dina Moricco
Bonnie Berry Blair Moynahan
Steve Borys Donishia Pace
Joe Bruno Robin Pell
Tara Bryden Leana Peltier
Jason Choi Rick Perugini
Sarina McGough-Choi Maryann Rizzi
Katherine Cincotta Nick Romeo
Joe Derose Ed Smercak
Tom DiLorenzo Rob Spirelli
Gary Divico Brian Tompkins
Ray Farrell Desmond Turner
Mike Garguilo Tawn Turnesa
Jim Giordano Jorge Veintimilla
Phil Goldberg Jonathan Villanueva
Peter Kennedy Wendy Waczek