BOARD OF EDUCATION WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley AGENDA

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2007 HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY 8:00 Open Session 6:30 Exec. Session AGENDA 1. OPENING OF MEETING Pledge of Allegiance 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION 3. BOARD RECONVENES AT 8:00 PM Presentations: Football Awards Long Island Championship, Hansen Award, Coach of the Year 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of November 19, CORRESPONDENCE Enclosure #1 -Letter from Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy to Superintendent Casciano regarding the district s efforts to attain funding under the New York State Municipal Shared Services Incentive Program which will be used for the evaluation of a combined health plan for Suffolk County employees and participating school districts. 6. CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS 7. REPORTS A. Superintendent B. Asst. Supt. for Elementary Instruction C. Asst. Supt. for Secondary Instruction D. Asst. Supt. for Business E. Facilities Administrator F. Use of Facilities Enclosure #2 The enclosed list of organizations have applied for and received permission to use district facilities: (Insurance Certificates on File).

2 8. CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following agenda items be approved as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severally: Item 7.G. Treasurer Reports Item 10. NEW BUSINESS A. through O. Item 11. PERSONNEL A. through F. 7.G. Treasurer s Reports Enclosure #3 That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the list treasurer s reports in accordance with enclosure #3. 9. OLD BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Warrants Enclosure #4 Board of Education accepts the list of warrants in accordance with enclosure #4. B. Approval of Budget Transfers Enclosure #5 : Board of Education approves the list of budget transfers in accordance with enclosure #5. C. Bid Award Refrigeration and HVAC Repair Bid Enclosure #6 : Board of Education awards the Refrigeration and HVAC Repair Bid to Ace Refrigeration, in accordance with the terms and specifications of bid # for Refrigeration and HVAC Repair, dated November 8, D. Bid Award Print Shop Repair Bid Enclosure #7 : Board of Education rejects the Print Shop Repair Bid # dated November 8, E. Healthcare Plan Proposals for Consulting Services Enclosure #8 : Board of Education approves the consulting services of Milliman for Financial Analysis and Plan Design (A) and Cost Containment Recommendations (B); as per the attached; and

3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute said contract on its behalf. F. Epoch 5 Contract Extension Enclosure #9 : Board of Education approves the extension of the contract with Epoch 5 through June 30, 2008, as per the attached; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute said Letter of Engagement on its behalf. G. Bid Award Electrical Repair Bid Enclosure #10 : Board of Education awards the Electrical Repair Bid to Eldor Contracting, in accordance with the terms and specifications of bid # for Electrical Repair, dated November 8, H. CBIZ Valuation Group Proposal Enclosure #11 : Board of Education approves the attached professional consulting proposal with CBIZ Valuation Group, LLC; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute said professional consulting proposal on its behalf. I. Saturday Scoring Enclosure #12 : Board of Education hereby approves the attached Stipulation of Agreement between and among the William Floyd United Teachers and the William Floyd School District, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute the Agreement on its behalf. J. Recommended Teachers for Positions at CII for the School Year Enclosure #13 : WHEREAS, the District has created a Center for Interim Instruction to provide after-school instruction during the period from October 29, 2007 through June 16, 2008 for students who have lost instructional time due to out of school suspensions ( the Program ); and, WHEREAS, the District will have the sole discretion to choose both the number of teachers needed for the Program and the individuals selected for these positions on an annual basis; and,

4 WHEREAS, those teachers selected shall provide instruction two (2) days per week for two and one-half (2.5) hours per day during the period Monday through Thursday at the High School and two (2) days per week for two (2) hours per day on an A/B rotation Monday through Friday at the Middle Schools; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, those teachers selected to provide instructional services in the Program during the school year who are listed in Appendix A shall be paid a stipend of $7,750 for their services during the school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that at each school (High School, Paca Middle School, William Floyd Middle School) the District shall have sole discretion to select a Lead Teacher who will be responsible for scheduling, making emergency contacts, facilitating alignment of CII with students classroom instruction, etc., and shall pay the individuals selected and listed in Appendix B an additional a stipend of $1,000 for such additional responsibilities during the school year. K. Adoption of New Board Policies Enclosure #14 : Board of Education adopts the following Board Policies: POLICY # TITLE 1340 Appointments and designations by BOE 1347 Duties of the school Physician/nurse practitioner 1511 Agenda format 1550 Minutes 1610 Legal qualifications of voters at school district meetings 2140 Board member training 2210 Committees of the Board 3260 Use of school facilities 5230 Property tax exemption for the elderly 5240 Acceptance of gifts, grants and bequests to the school district 6330 Supplemental school personnel 7221 Diagnostic Screening of students 7310 Student evaluation 7530 Sports and Athletic program 7622 Students with life threatening allergies 8220 Career and technical occupational education 7210 Comprehensive Student Attendance Policy (Adopted 2004) 7211 Course Credit and Student Attendance (Adopted 2004) L. Real Property Exemption for Un-remarried Spouses of Deceased Volunteer Fire Fighters & Ambulance Workers Enclosure #15 : Board of Education adopts Real Property Tax exemptions, in accordance with New York State

5 Real Property Tax Law Sections 466-f and 466-h, relating to the partial school tax exemption for the spouse of a deceased volunteer fire fighter or ambulance worker; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of this Resolution with the New York State Office of Real Property Services, the County Director of Real Property Services, and the Assessor of the Town of Brookhaven. M. Smaller Learning Communities Program Coordinator Enclosure #16 BE IT SO RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the continuation of the position of Smaller Learning Communities program coordinator and fund the position of the Smaller Learning Communities program coordinator s replacement teacher for the period of 12/31/07 to 6/30/08. N. Participation in 2008 Relay for Life Enclosure #17 BE IT SO RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the district s participation as the host for the American Cancer Society Rely for Life fundraiser to be held on the high school fields on June 21, The district will provide security/buildings and grounds personnel at a cost not to exceed $4,000. O. Participation in 2008 Special Olympics : Board of Education approves the district s participation as the host-site for the 2008 Special Olympics Spring Games on Sunday May 4, 2008 and the District will provide security/building and grounds personnel at a cost not to exceed $30,000. P. Unaffiliated Staff Contracts Enclosure #17A : Board of Education hereby approves the attached contracts for security guards James Murray, Anna Ortiz, and Jennifer Bail and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute the contracts on its behalf. Q. Acceptance of Grant Award Enclosure #17B : Board of Education accept the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant of $10,000 and approve the required transfer of $580 in matching funds from the District s general fund budget. 11. PERSONNEL A. Administrative Enclosure #18 1. Resignations

6 B. Instructional Enclosure #19 & #19A 1. Tenure Appointments 2. Probationary Appointment 3. Per Diem Appointment 4. Leave 5. Extension of Leave 6. Resignations Hobart Elem. Extra-Curricular Advisors 8. Termination C. Non-Instructional, Paraprofessionals/TA s Enclosure #20 & #20A 1. Appointments 2. Appointments (Conditional) 3. Change of Title 4. Termination 5. Resignation 6. Request for a Paid FMLA Leave of Absence D. Non-Instructional, Facilities Enclosure #21 & #21A 1. Request for a Paid FMLA Leave of Absence 2. Appointments 3. Request for Provisional Paid FMLA Leave of Absence 4. Resignation for Purpose of Retirement E. Non-Instructional, Security Enclosure #22 & #22A 1. Appointments 2. Appointments (Provisional/Conditional) 3. Appointments (Conditional) F. Non-Instructional, Instructional Technology Enclosure #23 1. Appointments (Conditional) <<END OF CONSENT AGENDA>> 12. BOARD DISCUSSION 13. VISITORS QUESTIONS 14. ADJOURN