Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 Board Room ...

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -3-Mrs. Bernstein stated it was also great to visit the 4 th grade class that had 33 babyquails that had recently hatched. She stated it was amazing to hear the studentsdiscuss the hatching process and answer various questions regarding the baby quail.They thanked Ms. Miller and the staff at Pasadena E.S.Mr. Cepeda stated that he had the pleasure of presenting XXXXXXX XXXXXX an awardfor achieving ―Eagle‖ status within the Boy Scout organization. This is a very highhonor. He congratulated XXXXXXX and his family.Mr. Bettan stated he attended the DECA Award Ceremony. DECA is one of manythings available to our students. It was wonderful to see so many children involved.Mr. Bettan attended Mattlin Pride Day. It was a great event.Superintendent’s AnnouncementsMr. Dempsey discussed possible changes in the starting times of our schools. MattlinMiddle School has no zero period. Parents and PTA have asked us to look at this.Cost was a factor. The transportation director prepared a proposal to change thestarting time of some schools. We are sharing information. We are not talking aboutSeptember 2011. We might be considering September 2012. The proposal wouldcause the K-Center to start earlier and the high school to start later. It is a trial balloondiscussion.Mr. Dempsey spoke of the Senior Awards Ceremony on June 13 and the manyscholarships being awarded that evening. He also discussed the moving upceremonies that begin on June 15 at the Kindergarten Center and end on June 26 atthe high school graduation.Ms. Gierasch was pleased to state that Tracey Gonzalez is a recipient of the 2011Educator of Excellence Award. She was selected by New York State’s most prestigiousorganization for English teachers, the New York State English Council.Ms. Gierasch was very proud to announce that XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, a sophomoreresearch student is one of ten students nationally who was awarded a Samsung 2011Scholarship. She will be awarded a $1,000 prize. Ms. Gierasch congratulated Ameliaand Ms. O’Donnell.Mr. Dempsey stated that Relay for Life will be held this weekend. This is truly acommunity event. He also noted that at our next Board meeting we will be presentingstudent awards. It will be held at the high school and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -4-Honoring RetireesMr. Dempsey congratulated all the retirees.Mr. Bettan presented plaques to the following Plainview-Old Bethpage employees whoare retiring this year.Mr. Jonas expressed his views that our students do well because of the efforts of ourteachers.RetireesJoseph Diemicke Marc Gaiman Helen GoldsteinLinda Stack Dr. Leonard Streim Paula JasserLinda Saltzman Karen Kern Lorraine Cullen-KearneyKaren Triola Deborah Rothaug Joanne LevyJudy Montana Carol Rose Wendy SchwartzTerry ScheerMr. Jonas wanted to acknowledge Ms. Sandee Goldstein and Ms. Susan Burg whocouldn’t be here this evening. He also acknowledged Haydee Licari. Ms. Licari alsocould not be here tonight.Mr. Bettan called a brief recess at 8:50 p.m.The meeting was reconvened at 9:00 p.m.Reports1. FinanceMr. Ruf discussed the tax cap. He stated it is a game changer. It takes awaylocal control. It impacts quickly. If the tax cap were in place this year, the budget wouldbe reduced by 1.5 million. The public would no longer vote on a budget. They wouldvote on a tax. There would be limited exemptions: 1) capital expenditures, 2) tortjudgments 3) additions to the tax base. Mr. Ruf stated that unfortunately pension costsare not a real exemption. There is no mention of mandate relief. He stronglyencourages people to get in touch with their representatives.Mr. Jonas discussed the impact of the loss of ARRA funding.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -6-School ClimateMr. Dempsey discussed what was done regarding the Board’s goal on school climate.He stated we selected and began conducting a school climate survey.Mrs. Schulman encouraged parents to fill out the school climate survey.Mr. Dempsey stated we created an anti-bullying and cyber-bullying policy in accordancewith the Dignity For All Students Act. He noted that the State Senate is consideringamending the law to change the name of the law as well as other amendments. Mr.Dempsey stated we created a dignity For All Students Task Force.Ms. Gierasch discussed what was done in house on school climate.Academic StandardsMs. Gierasch stated we wanted to evaluate our K-8 curriculum to determine whatchanges needed to be made. This expanded to K-12. She discussed what was done inelementary English. She discussed summer workshop presentations with necessarycomponents for successful writing. She reviewed writing units of study for grade 3, 5and 6 next year. Ms. Gierasch discussed Fundations, social studies curriculum andRead Aloud. Ms. Gierasch stated that in the middle school level, we brought in aconsultant to explore best practices. We will be implementing a writing program. Ms.Gierasch discussed what was done in high school reading, math, social studies, scienceand ELA.Ms. Gierasch reviewed student performance data and how we are adjusting programsto meet our expectations. She spoke of the enhanced curriculum for all specialeducation students other than those working toward the IEP diploma. She alsodiscussed the new Common Core requirements.Discussion:Mr. Dempsey stated this is a status report.Mrs. Schulman asked if Read About is being utilized.Ms. Gierasch stated that teachers are familiar with Read 180. They are not familiar withRead About. We have to bring our teachers up to speed.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -7-Mrs. Schulman asked how much is Castle Learning being used.Ms. Gierasch stated we will provide a report on that to the Board.Mrs. Schulman noted that when she and Mrs. Bernstein visited Pasadena, theyobserved a Fundation lesson. It was very nice to see that our students are so capable.Mrs. Pierno asked if we could form an academic standards committee.Mr. Dempsey responded.Mrs. Pierno noted that we own licenses for math computer programs. Have we done ananalysis of this.Ms. Gierasch stated ―not yet‖. We have to revisit some of the math components.Mr. Bettan stated he is concerned about the pendulum swinging toward standardizedtesting. We have to look collectively at this as a district.Ms. Gierasch stated that we have to provide teachers with a rich curriculum.2. Guidance UpdateMs. Lynn spoke of the 8 th grade transition plan. She reviewed the three prongapproach. She told of the 150 students who were trained to be mentors. Shediscussed scheduling and the visibility of counselors. Next year we will have atransition to electronic submission of documents to colleges. This represents a bigchange.Ms. Lynn stated that with the addition of the new counselor the caseloads will nowaverage 200 students, down from 225. Students and parents will have more time tomeet with the councelors. There will be a formal 9 th grade meeting for every student.The additional counselor allows more flexibility for the department to explore additionalprogramming ideas. She stated each counselor has a liaison responsibility.Discussion:Mrs. Schulman stated that transistion can be very tough for special ed student.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -8-Ms. Lynn stated that special education transistion counselor could be very helpful.Mrs. Pierno asked if we will be able to have individualized programming.Ms. Lynn stated we did that.Mrs. Pierno asked if we use Naviance.Ms. Lynn stated you have to be on Naviance to send applications electronically.Mrs. Bernstein commended Ms. Lynn for the changes. She requested an update nextwinter. She asked what would be covered at the 9 th grade meeting with students andparents.Ms. Lynn responded. Most important is that parents meet counselors.Mr. Cepeda expressed his views that he would like to see our students continue tochallenge themselves. Having a strong guidance department is critical to making thathappen. He thanked Ms. Lynn.3. RCT Safety Net ChangesMs. Gierasch stated that the option to take RCTs will no longer be available for anystudent entering Grade 9 beginning in September 2011. She reviewed therequirements for a local diploma for all students with disabilities. She reviewed therequirements to appeal if a students fails a required RegentsPublic ParticipationTracy Minaman spoke of an e-mail she received from PTA regarding starting times ofschools and trimester report cards. She is against starting the K-Center earlier than itstarts now. Children of working parents would have to be in child care longer. She alsodoes not want to wait until December to meet with the teachers. She asked that theBoard consider having the first quarter reflect a social grade and the other threequarters reflect academics.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -10-1. StudentsStudent PlacementsThat the Board of Education approve the student placements as recommendedby Pupil Personnel Services.2. PersonnelProfessional Staff – RetirementName Position Effec. Date SalaryWendy Schwartz Elementary Teacher June 30, 3011Stratford Elementary (close of business)Professional Staff – ResignationJohn Manzella Science Teacher June 30, 2011POBJFK High SchoolProfessional Staff – Recall from Preferred Eligible ListLauren Infranca English Teacher/English Sept. 1, 2011 $76,574*7-12—Assign: POB M.S.Step 6MAReplacing P. Jasser-retiredEligible for Tenure: December 16, 2012* Salary pending 2011-2012 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -11-Professional Staff – Leave of Absence Without PayName Position Effec. DateVictoria Buonpane Social Studies Teacher June 15, 2011POBJFK High SchoolthruJan. 27, 2012(up to 12 weeks to beCovered under theFMLA)Professional Staff – Regular Substitute PositionVanessa Russel Health Teacher Sept. 1, 2011 $78,468*Regular Substitute – Assign: thru Step 5MA10PMS/PAS/STRAT/KC Jan. 31, 2012(replacing T. Tsiakos onLeave of Absence)or earlier at thediscretion of theBoard of EducationJennifer Santorello Business Ed Teacher Sept. 1, 2011 $74,042*Regular Substitute—Assign: thru Step 3MA30POBJFK High School June 30, 2012(replacing S. Lasher onLeave of Absence)or earlier at thediscretion of theBoard of Education* Salary pending 2011-12 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -12-Professional Staff – Part-Time PositionName Position Effec. Date Salary*Allison Goldstein Deaf & Hard of Hearing Sept. 1, 2011 $35,106.50Teacher (.5) position thru Step 3MA10Assign: KC/PAS/STRAT/OD June 30, 2012 (representsor earlier at the 5/10 ofdiscretion of the $70,213)Board of EducationRisa Henkel Mathematics Teacher Sept 1, 2011 $61,470.90)(.9) Position thru Step 3MAAssign: POB M.S. June 30, 2012 (representsor earlier at the 9/10 ofdiscretion of the $61,470.90)Board of EducationJoseph Keushgenian Music Teacher Sept. 1, 2011 $15,314.80(.2) Position thru Step 5MAAssign: POBJFK H.S. June 30, 2012 (representsor earlier at the 2/10 ofdiscretion of the $76,574)Board of EducationNicole Seidler ESL Teacher Sept. 1, 2011 $73,076.80(.8) Position thru Step 9MA30Assign: Pasadena June 30, 2012 (representsElementary or earlier at the 8/10 ofdiscretion of the $91,346)Board of Education* Salary pending 2011-12 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -12-Professional Staff – Returning from Leave of AbsenceName Position Effec. Date Salary*Jennifer Beinlich Art Teacher Sept. 1, 2011 $97,314POBJFK High SchoolStep 9MA60L1Cori Cohen Elementary Teacher Sept 1, 2011 $97,314H.B. Mattlin M.S.Step 9MA60L1Marguerite Langton Speech Teacher-Full time Sept. 1, 2011 $101,133Assign: Stratford Road/HANCStep 11MA60L1Sharon Newmark Special Ed Teacher Sept. 1, 2011 $107,468Pasadena Elementary SchoolStep 13MA60L1Alice Rallis Health Teacher Sept. 1, 2011 $74,206MMS/PKWY/OB/KCStep 5MAJennifer Siegel Guidance Counselor July 1, 2011 $101,233+POBJFK High School $428Arda Victor Elementary Teacher Sept. 1, 2011 $91,083Pasadena ElementaryStep 7MA60* Salary pending 2011-2012 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -14-Non-Teaching Personnel – Leave of AbsenceName Position Effec. DateMindy Hirsh Senior Typist Clerk June 7, 2011—12 months December 6, 2011Office of Human ResourcesJulia Lombardo Special Ed. Aide Sept. 6, 2011-6 ½ hours per day Feb. 10, 2012Non-Teaching Personnel – Return from Leave of AbsenceDomenica Miniaci School Monitor May 23, 2011 $15,298.56Non-Teaching Personnel – Permanent Employee RecommendationName Position Effec. Date SalaryThomas Blank Cleaner 6/14/2011POBJFK High SchoolRick Farino Head Custodian I 6/21/2011Old Bethpage E.S.Marie Marsac Senior Typist Clerk 6/20/2011Curriculum Office

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -15-Non-Teaching Personnel – Probationary AppointmentMindy Hirsh Principal Typist Clerk 6/6/2011 $56,704+ *POBJFK High School 50012 month position Step 10+L1Replacing Victoria GerberTo bewho transferred to Syosset SDproratedNon-Teaching Personnel Appointment – Summer HoursEllen Norris Summer Work July 11, 2011 $408.80*20 hours POB M.S. thruAug. 12. 2011Non-Teaching Personnel – Change of StatusPresentPositionProposedPositionWilliam Geyer Temporary Probationary July 1, 2011 $68,537*+Maintainer Maintainer $1,000Buildings & Buildings & Step 10—Grounds Grounds Longevity 3(ReplacingJ. Diemick,retired)

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -16-Appointments – Coordinators – School Year 2011-2012Name Position Effec. Date SalaryKathleen Abbene Library Services School Year $6,0002011-2012Joyce Barry Admin. Research & Technology ― $8,500Judith Chen Admin. Coord. of Family & ― $3,000ScienceDeanna Consiglio MS Advisory – MMS ― $4,000Cindy Duboff Child Care Director ― $29,000Cindy Duboff 4 th R Program Supervisor ― $8,000Joshua Colbert School Calendar ― $5,000Sharon Lasher Administative Coordinator of ― $3,000BusinessGuy Lodico District Website ― $5,000Meryl Menashe MS Advisory – POBMS ― $4,000Jerilyn Miller Health ― $6,000Rochelle Morgan Adult Education ― $6,500MaryLou O’Donnell Research Teacher ― $7,500Jeremy Ritter Assistive Technology ― $2,000Andrea Spector Nurse ― $6,000Joanne Spindler Reading ― $6,000Rochelle Verstaendig ESL ― $4,000Appointments Coordinators – School Year – 2011-2012Name Position Effec. Date Salary*Phil Lucchio Athletic Coordinator/ School Year $9041High School 2011/2012Kathleen Salerno Athletic Coordinator/ ― $9041Middle School

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -17-Appointment – Career Internship CoordinatorName Position Effec. Date SalaryScott Lieberman Career Internship Coordinator Summer 2011 $53.76/hour(20 hours)Appointment – Summer Work Coordinator – 2011Denise Cavadias Summer Work Coordinator Summer 2011 $53.76 p.h.(Work Youth Summer Program)not toexceed$11,643.40Co-Curricular Activities – School Year 2011/2012 - POBJFK High SchoolName Position Effec. Date Salary*Adam Paltrowitz A Capella School Year 2011-12 $920Adam Weinstock ANIME " " " " $920Rochelle Morgan Art Club " " " " $920Neil Waldowitz Asst. Band Director " " " " $1,839Jennifer Santorello Faculty Auditor " " " " $4,596Jerry Loeb Band Director " " " " $3,678Jennifer Santorello Business Honor Society " " " " $920Adam Paltrowitz Community Service " " " " $2,760Linda Curran Creative Patterns " " " " $2,760Michael Secko DECA " " " " $3,678Lindsay Mandell DECA " " " " $3,678Jennifer Santorello DECA Assistant " " " " $2,760Richard Olivari Drama Cadets Producer " " " " $2,760Joe Boardman Drill Instructor " " " " $1,839Peter Desimone Environmental Club " " " " $922Adam Paltrowitz Evening Choir " " " " $1,839Alan Rappaport Fall- Set Director " " " " $1,839Adam Weinstock Fall-Director " " " " $1,839Elizabeth Christie Flag Line Director " " " " $2,760

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 - 18 -Name Position Effec. Date *SalaryRegina Smith Future Culture " " " " $1,839Carla Loeven Images " " " " $2,760Diana Procida Kids On The Block " " " " $1,839Michael Wyler Mathletes " " " " $3,678Alan Rappaport Media Communications " " " " $1,839Georgiena Robinson Metmunc " " " " $2,760Nancy Rogers Moot Court Advisor " " " " $2,760Vincent Passarelli Moot Court Asst. Advisor " " " " $920Alan Rappaport Msg Varsity Network Liaison " " " " $1,839Rochelle Morgan National Art Honor Society " " " " $920Susan Salzman National French Honor Society " " " " $920Scott Lieberman National Honor Society " " " " $1,839Nicolette Pupillo National Italian Honor Society " " " " $920Christina Visbal National Spanish Honor Society " " " " $920Brett Colangelo Percussion Instructor " " " " $1,839Linda Curran Photography " " " " $920Michael Burke Quiz Bowl " " " " $2,760Dorothy Kleinman School Newspaper " " " "Jodi BarditchScience Honor Society" " " " $2,760Susan WetzlerScience Olympaid V― ― ― ― $4,597Catherine Carman Senior Class Advisor " " " " $1,532Lauren Bromberg Senior Class Advisor " " " " $1,532Jason Miller Senior Class Advisor " " " " $1,532Dorothy Kleinman Sing Coordinator " " " " $2,760Vanessa Russell Sophomore Class Advisor " " " " $920Kelly Alcantara Spring Choreographer " " " " $1,839Annie Pasqua Spring -Music Director " " " " $1,839Richard Olivari Spring-Director " " " " $4,596Annie Pasqua Spring-Rehearsal Pianist " " " " $1,839Sharon Olivari Spring-Set Director " " " " $1,839Marc Silverberg Spring-Vocal Director " " " " $1,839Jeffrey Drossman Strides Co-Advisor " " " " $460Sara Horney Strides Co-Advisor " " " " $460Catherine Carman Student Activities Coordinator " " " " $3,678Gerard Campanelli Student Government Co-Advisor " " " " $2,298.50Annemarie LeBlanc Student Government Co-Advisor " " " " $2,298.50Alan Rappaport Technical Service " " " " $920Adam Paltrowitz Theater " " " " $920Richard Olivari Thespian Honor Society " " " " $920Glenn Rubin Tri-M Music Honor Society " " " " $1,839

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 - 19 -Co-Curricular Activities - POBJFK High School – (continued)Name Position Effec. Date *SalaryRussi Villalta Varsity Leaders Club " " " " $920Michael Secko Wall Street Investors " " " " $920Scott Lieberman Yearbook Bus/Literary Editor " " " " $3,678Linda Curran Yearbook Editor " " " " $4,597Anastasia Gorre-Herguth Youth Against Cancer Co-Advisor " " " " $919.50Pamela Schreiber Youth Against Cancer Co-Advisor " " " " $919.50Steven Kunz Engineering - Robotics Facilitator " " " " $6,000Alan Rappaport Engineering - Robotics Ass't Facilitator " " " " $3,842Richard Shapp Engineering - Robotics Ass't Facilitator " " " " $3,842* Salary pending 2011-2012 Contract negotiationsCo-Curricular Activities – School Year – 2011/2012 – Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle SchoolName Position Effec. Date Salary*Daniel Poplawski Art School Year 2011-12 $920Anthony Isola Computer/Stock Market " " " " $920Meryl Menashe Contest(Social Studies) " " " " $1,866Adam Slawitsky Drama Cadets " " " " $3,678Dawn Klein Drama Choreographer " " " " $1,839Jean Regan Drama Musical Director " " " " $1,839Katleyn Slawitsky Drama Producer " " " " $2,760Jean Regan Drama Rehearsal Pianist " " " " $1,839Edward Regan Drama Set Director " " " " $1,839Jennifer Giglio Food And Nutrition " " " " $920Daniel Poplawski Gaming Guild " " " " $920Barry Schwalb Jazz " " " " $1,839Lauren Rubin Kids' Connection " " " " $920Deborah Saffran Leo " " " " $920Gregor Reinbold Reading/Film " " " " $920Joseph Morello Science Co-Advisor " " " " $919.50Joanne Schrack Science Co-Advisor " " " " $919.50Ali Glassman Student Council 5-8 " " " " $1,839Joseph Morello First Lego Co-Advisor " " " " $919.50Joanne Schrack First Lego Co-Advisor " " " " $919.50Risa Henkel Math Olympiad " " " " $920* Salary pending 2011-2012 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 - 20 -Co-Curricular Activities – School Year 2011/2012 – H.B. Mattlin Middle SchoolName Position Effec. Date Salary*Angela Sarni Art School Year 2011-12 $920Toby Epstein Book " " " " $920Jerilyn Miller Computer " " " " $920Thomas Bonica Drama Cadets " " " " $4,597Julie Bilello Drama Choreographer " " " " $1,839Sheri Epstein Drama Club Asst Director " " " " $2,760Adam Slawitsky Drama Club Rehearsal Pianist " " " " $1,839Anthony Grover Drama Club Set Director " " " " $1,839Jean Regan Drama Musical Director " " " " $1,839Co-Curricular Activities – School Year 2011-2012 – H. B. Mattlin Middle SchoolNamePositionEffec. Date*SalarySusan EpsteinMarcia TurletskyFood & NutritionFood & Nutrition""""""""$920$920StephanieRoehrig French " " " " $920Robin Zacharius Grand Pals " " " " $920Justin Avroch Health - Boy Talk Co- Advisor " " " " $438.50CathyrnSoupious Health - Girl Talk Co- Advisor " " " " $438.50David Hirsch Jazz/Wind Ensemble " " " " $1,917Robin Zacharius Newspaper " " " " $1,917Edward Hanlon Peer Mediation " " " " $920Thomas Bonica School Store " " " " $920Christine Bianco Service Club " " " " $920Susan Epstein SOS " " " " $1,839Stephanie Ralton Student Council (5/6) " " " " $1,839Susan Epstein Student Council (7/8) " " " " $1,839Richard Olivari Talent Show Coordinator " " " " $920Louise Cataldo Math Olympiad Co-Advisor " " " " $438.50Sherri Winick Math Olympiad Co-Advisor " " " " $438.50* Salary pending 2011-2012 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -21-Personnel Recommendation – Guidance Counselors Summer DaysName Position Effec. Date Salary*Jessica Baker Guidance Counselor-H.S. 6/27-9/2/11 – 10 days At own dailyrateSara Horney ― ― ― ―Joseph Izzo ― ― ― ―Neil Lasher ― ― ― ―Jason Miller ― ― ― ―Angela Sigmon ― ― ― ―Cristina Rivas-Laline ― 6/27-6/29/11 – 3 days ―Jennifer Siegel ― 7/27-9/2/11 - 7 days ―David Goldberg Guidance Counselor-MMS 7/1-9/2/11 - 5 days ―Stephanie Ralton ― ― ― ―Cathryn Soupious ― ― ― ―Lorraine Spaterella ― ― ― ―Danielle Ogonik Guidance Counselor-PMS ― ― ―Valerie Zaffers ― ― ― ―Irene Petrsoric ― ― ― ―Joan Sapir ― ― ― ―* Salary pending 2011-2012 contract negotiationsAppointments – Summer Independent Research InstituteJoyce Barry Administrator-Summer Summer 2011 – 10 days 1/200 ofIndependent Researchdaily rateInstitutepayMarylou O’Donnell Science Teacher Summer 2011 – 18 days 1/200 ofSummer Indejpendentdaily rateInstituteAppointment – Summer Choral ClinicAdam Paltrowitz Music Teacher Summer 2011 – 30 hours $53.76 ph

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -22-Personnel Recommendations – Intramural Sorts – School Year – 2011-2012Name Position Effec. Date Salary*Edward Broad Teacher in Charge (Special School Year $180.92/sessYouth) 2011/2012Elizabeth Christie Teacher in Charge (Funtime) ― $180.92/sessJeryl Israel Teacher in Charge (Swimming ― $180.92/sessNeil Lasher Teacher in Charge (Friday ― $180.92/sessNight MMS)Jerilyn Miller Teacher in Charge (Fri. Night ― $180.92/sessPOB M.S.)Kathleen Salerno Teacher in Charge (Fri. Night Alt) ― $180.92/sess* Salary pending 2011-2012 contract negotiationsProfessional Staff – Teacher/Coaches for Infinite Campus – 2011/2012 School YearChristopher Catalano Teacher/Coach for MMS School Year $1,000Infinite Campus 2011/2012Raymond Horton ― JFK H.S. ― ―Michele Macedonio ― Pasadena ― ―Andrew Paskal ― Stratford ― ―Joseph Sidito ― Old Bethpage ― ―Laura Sipperley ― K-Center ― ―Lance Steinberg ― PKHS ― ―Lorri Stitt ― Parkway ― ―Seema Sumod ― POB M.S. ― ―

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -23-Summer 2011 – Special Educaito Program - RescissionsName Position Effec. Date SalaryNancy Calabrese Special Education Teacher immediatelyPaulette Oland Secretary immediatelyNOTE: Rescind the appointment of the approved at the 5/23/2011Board of Education MeetingSummer 2011 – Special Education Program – AppointmentsMatthew Levine Secretary 7/4/11 – 8/12/11 $2705*Michele Adelman Aide 7/4/11 – 8/12/11 $1980Lauren Donovan ― ― $1980Allison Hammel ― ― $1980Ben Iorio ― ― $1980Hana Jakobs ― ― $1980Caitlin Rankel ― ― $1980Craig Reynolds ― ― $1980Gillain Rose ― ― $1980Christine Rusinek ― ― $1980Tara Stratford ― ― $1980Kristen Sylvan ― ― $1980Clare Verow ― ― $1980Melissa Osterweil Lifeguard ― $11 per hr.Laura Porto Lifeguard ― $11 per hr.* Salary pending 2011 – 2012 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -24-Summer 2011 – TAG Special Education Program – AppointmentsSalary*Amy Pitondo Special Education Teacher 7/4/11-8/12/11 $65 per hourMichael Korn ― ― $65 per hourRachel Schwab ― ― $65 per hourTara Castagna ― ― $65 per hourBarbara Levine ― ― $65 per hourPamela Ghents ― ― $65 per hourFrank Carbone Behavioral Consultant ― $100 per hr.Jeannine-Gulli- Kachuba ― ― $100 per hr.Jennifer Strangio-Lott ― ― $100 per hr.Elizabeth Corey ABA Aide ― $25 per hourAnthony D’Angelis ― ― $25 per hourKristen Engeldrum ― ― $25 per hourTashika McCalla ― ― $25 per hourMarc Muchnik ― ― $25 per hourJeannine Szwalek ― ― $25 per hourRebecca Olsen ― ― $25 per hourRenee Rose ― ― $25 per hourGina Insana ― ― $25 per hourLisa Steinhiber ― ― $25 per hourLeeann Pallotta ― ― $25 per hourMirella Gihooly ― ― $25 per hourWendy McCaffery ― ― $25 per hourDiane Olsweski ― ― $25 per hourRoseMary Mikelinich ― ― $25 per hourCarly Rutter ― ― $25 per hourAmanda Chad ― ― $25 per hourPaige Iorio ― ― $25 per hour* salary pending 2011-2012 contract negotiations2011-TAG Summer Special Ed Program – ApointmentDenise Wright Speech Teacher School Year 3 ½ hours @2011-2012 own hourlyrate

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -25-Non-Teaching Personnel Appointments – Summer SchoolName Position Effec. Date SalaryAngela Ansalone Teacher Aide July 11-Aug. 18, 2011 $20.44 p.h.POBJFK H.S.Mon.-Thursday &4 hours per day Friday, August 12, 2011Denise Devito ― ― $20.44 p.h.Theresa Finley ― ― $20.44 p.h.Lorraine Jingeleski ― ― $20.44 p.h.Susan Rusinek ― ― $20.44 p.h.Joann Flores Security Aide ― $24.27 p.h.Michael Narbutt ― ― $24.27 p.h.Laurence Meyerson ― ― $24.27 p.h.Dominic Giglio ― ― $24.27 p.h.Virginia Schatzberg ― ― $24.27 p.h.* Salary Pending 2011-2012 contract negotiationsAppointments – Non-Teaching – TAG Program – School Year 2010-2011Name Position Effec. Date SalaryLeeann Pallotta Special Ed. Teacher Aide June 6 thru $25.00 phJune 30, 2011Note: Stratford Road School will be Monday thru Thursday (3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.)Mattlin Middle School will be Tuesday thru Thursday (2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m)Weekly schedules vary. Not everyone employee works daily.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -26-Personnel Recommendations – Chaperones – School Year 2011-2012Name Position Effec. Date Salary*Linda Adelman Chaperone School Year $90.36/sess.2011/2012Linda Blochl-Geis ― ― ―Edward Broad ― ― ―Barbara Ann Calasacco ― ― ―Vicki Ahlsen Cangemi ― ― ―Mary DeZervos ― ― ―Miranda Dunat ― ― ―Debra Fazzolare ― ― ―Joanna Gentile ― ― ―Dorothy Greisbach ― ― ―Brenda Iosefson ― ― ―Terri Kosich ― ― ―Barbara Levine ― ― ―George Manolakes ― ― ―Joseph Morello ― ― ―Michele Patterson ― ― ―Pauline Pignataro ― ― ―Catherine Regan ― ― ―Linda Rosato ― ― ―Gillen Rose ― ― ―Debra Saffran ― ― ―Mara Schnee ― ― ―Janice Shafer ― ― ―Janice Shelansky ― ― ―Grace Signoretti ― ― ―Craig Slote ― ― ―Donna Vangelatos ― ― ―Julie Weinstein ― ― ―Cathleen Witowski ― ― ―Cheri Ann Wojnicki ― ― ―Vivian Alberty ― ― ―Jonathan Ascher ― ― ―Karen Baker ― ― ―Pasquale Bernardo ― ― ―Frank Buck ― ― ―Craig Corbett ― ― ―Ivan Dunat ― ― ―Robin Gasbarro ― ― ―* Salary pending 2011-2012 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -27-Personnel Recommendations – Chaperones – School Year 2011-2012Name Position Effec. Date Salary*Susan Gellert ** Chaperone School Year $90.36 sess.Matthew Gentile ― l ― ―Richard Hansen ― ― ―Thomas Hayes ― ― ―Michael Heller ― ― ―Christine Ho ― ― ―Jodi Horowitz ― ― ―Judy Landow ― ― ―Neil Lasher ― ― ―Philip Lucchio ― ― ―Anthony Monaco ― ― ―Nancy Napoli ― ― ―Marie Nigro ― ― ―Marian Patanjo ― ― ―Meredith Plummer ― ― ―Peter Pluschalu ― ― ―Christopher Rogler ― ― ―Jane Rose ― ― ―Jeffrey Rothman ― ― ―Debra Saffran ― ― ―Kathleen Salerno ― ― ―Joan Sapir ― ― ―Janice Shaffer ― ― ―Justin Szwejkowski ― ― ―Russi Villalta ― ― ―Steven Wallentin ― ― ―Joseph Weinstein ― ― ―Cheri Ann Wojnicki ― ― ―* Salary pending 2011-2012 salary negotiations** Building supervision 1 hour per day, 3 days = 1 session

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -28-Personnel Recommendation – CPSE ChairpersonName Position Effec. Date SalaryHarriet Rabinowitz CPSE Chairperson School Year $85/hr. for an2011/2012 additional 34 hoursnot to exceed$6290 (monies tobe paid by grant)Senior Citizen Program – AppointmentRachel Staiano Senior Citizen July 1, 2011- $18,691Coordinator June 30, 2012Non-Teaching Personnel – ReappointmentsName Position Effec. Date Salary*Michael Heindl Chauffeur School year $14.18 phSenior Citizens 2011-2012 Step 4not toexceed160 hoursFrank Staiano Chauffeur Substitute ― $30.35 phStep 10* Salary pending 2011-2012 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -29-Non-Teaching Personnel – Substitute ReappointmentsName Position Effec. Date Salary*Kevin Barito Cleaner PT Substitutes School Year $12.25 p.h.2011/2012Joel Bradlely ― ― ―Blanca Buitrago ― ― ―Charles Burke ― ― ―Michael Canarutto ― ― ―Edward Cervo ― ― ―Scott DeMange ― ― ―Gregory Drabik ― ― ―Raymond Flatley ― ― ―Peter Gene ― ― ―Michael Giullano ― ― ―Nikkos Hanley ― ― ―Robert Howells ― ― ―Caroline Izzo ― ― ―Steven Liesau ― ― ―Robert Lipowski ― ― ―Daniel Lorenz ― ― ―Edward Ramirez ― ― ―Andrew Negron ― ― ―Julio Moreira ― ― ―David Petrovec ― ― ―Pedro Portugal ― ― ―Alfred Regateiro ― ― ―Richard Regino ― ― ―Anthony Sadauskas ― ― ―Michael Tarnell ― ― ―Frank Trotta ― ― ―George Byrnes Security Aide Substitute ― $24.27 p.hSalvator Mirando ― ― ―Anthony Monaco ― ― ―David Petrovec ― ― ―Joseph Schinz ― ― ―Brian Sherwood ― ― ―Michael Wood ― ― ―Steven Zanetis ― ― ―Edward Carlino ― ― ―* Salary pending 2011/2012 contract negotiations

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -30-3. Financea. Contract – School Tuition 2011/2012That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to signa contract for 2011/2012 school year with Brookville Center for Children’sServices, Inc. to provide one student with school tuition as listed incontract.b. Contract – School Tuition – 2011/2012That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to signa contract for the 2011/2012 school year with Brookville Center forChildren’s Services, Inc. to provide one student with school tuition aslisted in the contract.c. Contract – School Tuition – 2010/2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to signa contract for the 2010-2011 school year with Brookville Center forChildren’s Services, Inc. to provide one student with school tuition aslisted in the contract.d. Disposal of Obsolete Equipment – Pasadena Elemelntary SchoolThat the Board of Education declare obsolete for disposal purposes thefollowing item:(1) GBC Heat Seal Laminator

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -31-e. Acceptance of Donation – Art DepartmentThat the Board of Education authorize acceptance of a donation of fabric to thePlainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.f. Capital Asset Valuation Services with CBIZ Valuation Group, LLCThat the Board of Education approve the proposal to perform an electronicvaluation of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District’s buildings andcontents with CBIZ Valuation Group, LLC., at a cost of $2,170 and authorize thePresident to sign the proposal.g. Donation – Adobe SoftwareResolved upon motion by Mrs. Rothman, seconded by Mrs. Schulman that theBoard of Education accept a donation of software Adobe from Videoguys.com tothe Plainview-Old Bethpage School District.On the Motion:Ayes:Mrs. Pierno, Mrs. Lieberman, Mrs. Rothman, Mrs. Bernstein,Mr. Cepeda, Mrs. Schulman.Abstentions: Mr. Bettan.Motion carried.h. Contract – Health and Welfare Services – 2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010-2011 school year with Great Neck UFSD to provide fifteenstudents with health and welfare services as listed in the contract.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -32-I. Reaffirm Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund (ERS)Reaffirm Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund (EBAL)Reaffirm Unemployment Insurance Payment Reserve FundReaffirm Capital Reserve Fund (CRF)That the Board of Education reaffirm the following:1) Retirement Contribution Reserve (ERS) for a maximum not to exceed$8,945,558.2) Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve (BAL) for a maximum not toexceed $7,940,417.3) Unemployment Insurance Payment Reserve Fund for a maximum not toexceed $1,843,672.4) Capital Reserve Fund for a maximum not to exceed $5,000,000.j. Award of Bid #625 – Roof Reconstruction Project at POBJFK High SchoolThat the Board of Education award the following bid:Bid #625 – Roof Reconstruction Project at POBJFK High School to HygradeInsulators, Inc., in the amount of $61,20.00.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -33-k. Award of Bid #627 – Masonry Reconstruction at Jamaice Ave. SchoolAward of Bid #628 – Masonry Reconstruction at Parkway ESAward of Bid #629 – Masonry Reconstruction at Pasadena ESThat the Board of Education award the following:Bid #627 Base Bid 1 – Masonry Reconstruction at Jamaica Avenue School toA-1 Construction in the amount of $73,000.00.Bid #628 Base Bid 1 – Masonry Reconstruction a Parkway ES to WB ContractingCorporation in the amount of $39,000.00.Bid #629 Base Bid 1 – Masonry Reconstruction at Pasadena ES toA-1 Construction Corporation in the amount of $17,786.00.l. Cooperative BidsThat the Board of Education award the following bids:Bid No. 635Rubbish RemovalBid No. 634Carpet & Upholstery CleaningBid No. 642Split Air Conditioning UnitsBid No. 646General Boiler WeldingBid No. 647Storm Drain Cleaning & MaintenanceBid No. 648Theatrical Lighting & Stage RiggingRepair & ReplacementJamaica Ash and Rubbish RemovalCrystal Carpet & Upholstery CleaningIMCL & J Heating and Air ConditioningUltimate Power Inc.Tully Environmental, Inc. dba EarthcareG. Scott Designs., Inc.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -34-m. Budget ReportsThat the Board of Education approve the following:General Fund Budgetary Adjustment/Revenue AdjustmentApproval Transfers as of June 6, 2011Informational Transfers as of June 6, 32011n. BOCES Summer School ProgramThat the Board of Education approve the agreement with BOCES to participate ina Regional Summer School Program with Bethpage UFSD and authorize thePresident to sign the agreement.o. Lease Agreement Amendment – Debbie’s Creative ChildcareThat the Board of Education authorize the President of the Board to sign a leaseagreement amendment with Debbie’s Creative Childcare, Inc.p. Payment of BillsJune 2011General Fund A $1,942,224.99Trust & Agency $1,532,941.69Federal $ 30,212.29School Lunch $ 88,377.19Capital $ 11,459.20Child Care $ 2,532.47Net Payroll $1,921,165.91

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -35-4. MiscellaneousApproval of MinutesThat the Board of Education approve the Board of Education minutes of theMay 23 rd Board Meeting.Unfinished BusinessAcademic CalendarResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Rothman, seconded by Mrs. Schulman thatthe Board of Education approve the 2011/2012 Academic Calendar.Discussion:Mrs. Bernstein asked if we got any feed back on trimester reporting.Mrs. Schulman asked if the first conference is late.Mrs. Pierno asked about holy days. She asked about conflicts a parent might have.Could changes be made.New Business1. Field TripsResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Lieberman, seconded by Mrs.Rothman that the Board of Education approve the field trips noted on the memodated June 6, 2011.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -36-2. Re-affirmation of Policy No.5220, ―District Investments‖ and Policy No. 5421,―Procurement of Goods and Services‖Resolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mrs.Schulman that the Board of Education approve Policy #5220, ―DistrictInvestments‖ and Policy #5421, ―Procurement of Goods and Services.‖3. Circulation of Policy No. 5535, ―Fund Balance‖Resolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Lieberman, seconded by Mrs.Schulman that the Board of Education approve circulating Policy #5535, ―FundBalance‖ for comments.4. Additional Staff Development Courses 2011/2012Resolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Lieberman, seconded by Mrs.Rothman that the Board of Education approve the following additional staffdevelopment courses for the 2011/2012 school year:Teaching Strategies for Basic Yoga and Pilates as Stretching in P.E. ClassesTeaching Strategies for Cross TrainingStrategies for Incorporating Fitness into P.E. LessonsOrganizing Literature for Small Group Study (Stratford Road)Fundations for Grade 2 (Pasadena)You Want to Play Sports in College?Common Core Standards8 th Grade Research Project (MMS)POBMS Art Dept. VTS/Gallery Utilization Collegial Circle

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -37-5. Modification of Settlement AgreementResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mrs.Rothman that the Board of Education approve the Modification of SettlementAgreement for the student named on Schedule ‖ A‖ in Executive Session.6. Attendance at NYSSBA Annual Conference TABLEResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Lieberman, seconded by Mrs.Pierno that the Board of Education table attendance at the NYSSBA AnnualConference in Buffalo, New York on October 27 – 30, 2011.7. Additional Curriculum Writing Projects - 2011-2012Resolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mrs.Schulman that the Board of Education approve the following additionalcurriculum writing projects for the 2011-2012 school year:Language Arts – Writing Grades 3, 4 and 5Project Challenge – Economics – Grade 5

Minutes of School Board Meeting – June 6, 2011 -38-Executive SessionResolved unanimously upon motion by Mr. Cepeda, seconded by Mrs. Schulman thatthe Board of Education recess to Executive Session for the purpose of personnelmatters.The meeting was recessed at 11:00 p.m.Approved:______________________Gary Bettan, PresidentRespectfully submitted,Harriet FischerDistrict ClerkThe meeting was reconvened at 12:30 a.m.Acting District ClerkResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Lieberman, seconded by Mrs. Rothmanthat the Board of Education appoint Mr. Jonas Acting District Clerk.AdjournmentResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mrs. Schulmanthat the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.The meeting was adjourned at 12:35 a.m.Respectfully submitted,Approved:_______________________Gary Bettan, PresidentArthur JonasActing District Clerk