MOUNT SINAI BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Mount Sinai, New York 11766

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1 MOUNT SINAI BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Mount Sinai, New York Date: February 10, 2016 Kind of Meeting: Regular Monthly Meeting Members Present: Mr. Robert Sweeney, President; Mr. Pete Van Middelem, Vice President; Ms. Lynn Capobianco, Trustee; Ms. Lynn Jordan, Trustee; Mr. John Kostic, Trustee; Mr. Edward Law, Trustee; Mr. Michael Riggio, Trustee Members Absent: None Others Present: Mr. Gordon Brosdal, Superintendent of Schools; Ms. Linda F. Jensen, Assistant Superintendent for Business; Ms. Maureen Poerio, District Clerk Mr. Sweeney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Kostic moved, seconded by Mr. Van Middelem, to convene to Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. to discuss a particular contractual matter. Opening of Meeting Executive Session Mr. Law moved, seconded by Mr. Kostic, to adjourn Executive Session at 7:58 p.m. Adjournment Mr. Sweeney called the Regular meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. following the salute to the flag. Mr. Kostic moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the Minutes of the January 20, 2016 Regular meeting as submitted. Opening of Meeting Minutes Mr. Jockers presented to the Board and Community the District s Preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan. The preliminary plan is available for viewing on the District website. Community members comments are welcome and can be submitted through a comment link on our website: Superintendent Brosdal reported on the following: Mr. Brosdal reviewed the accomplishments of our Winter Athletic teams with our Varsity Cheerleaders winning the National Championship in Orlando last weekend and several teams heading into playoffs this coming weekend. Public Hearing Superintendent s Report Mr. Sweeney recapped two meetings (Public Education and the Power of Your Vote sponsored by the Suffolk County Superintendents Association and the Legislative Breakfast) that he, Ms. Jordan and Mr. Brosdal recently attended. The Superintendents meeting (Advocacy workshop) was designed to develop advocacy strategies for school districts in these challenging times and the Legislative Breakfast was an question/answer format with our local politicians regarding this year s state budget cycle.

2 Mr. Brosdal reviewed the proposed budgets for the Instructional Areas, Pupil Personnel Services, Guidance and Ancillary areas. Mr. Brosdal and Mr. Sweeney answered questions and offered commentary. Questions and comments from the audience were addressed by the Board and Superintendent. Budget Presentation Agenda PERSONNEL (Mr. Brosdal as well as several Board Members offered comments highlighting each of the retiring teacher s career and wished them well in their retirement.) Ms. Capobianco moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, James Finnican, Physical Education Teacher, effective June 25, Mr. Riggio moved, seconded by Mr. Kostic, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Susan Parlapiano, Family and Consumer Science Teacher, effective June 25, Ms. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Van Middelem, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Louise Pizzuto, Special Education Teacher, effective June 25, Mr. Law moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Thomas Walker, Elementary Teacher, effective June 25, Mr. Van Middelem moved, seconded by Mr. Law, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Nazir Hadzovic, Custodial Worker I, effective January 26, Mr. Kostic moved, seconded by Mr. Van Middelem, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the Leave of Absence request of Jean Lownds, School District Aide, effective February 22, 2016 through June 24, Those in Favor 6 Abstention Mr. Sweeney MOTION CARRIED Ms. Capobianco moved, seconded by Mr. Riggio, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the following appointment: James Finnican Susan Parlapiano Louise Pizzuto Thomas Walker Resignation Nazir Hadzovic Leave of Absence Jean Lownds Leave Replacement Name: Stephanie Gulli Stephanie Appointment Date: March 3, 2016 Gulli Expiration Date: March 21, 2016

3 Area: Compensation: Special Education (Leave Replacement) Step 00, MA Mr. Riggio moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the following appointments: Substitute Teachers Deborah Bender February 11, 2016 Substitute Teacher $90/day Sonia Kircher February 11, 2016 Substitute Teacher $90/day Michaela Pawluk February 11, 2016 Substitute Teacher $90/day Ms. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Law, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the following appointment: Custodial Worker I Name: Kevin Vasko Kevin Start Date: February 13, 2016 Vasko Area: Custodial Worker I (part-time) Compensation: Step 1 Mr. Law moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the following appointments: Substitute Custodians Brian Beaulieu February 11, 2016 Substitute Custodian $10/hr. Daniel Van Brunt February 11, 2016 Substitute Custodian $10/hr. Justo Echegaray February 11, 2016 Substitute Custodian $10/hr. Ana Flaherty February 11, 2016 Substitute Custodian $10/hr. Antwon Hayes February 22, 2016 Substitute Custodian $10/hr. Hermongenes Ottenwalder February 22, 2016 Substitute Custodian $10/hr. Mr. Van Middelem moved, seconded by Mr. Law, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the following Coaching appointments: Coaches Joseph Maro February 11, 2016 Girls Varsity Lacrosse Volunteer Michael Massari February 11, 2016 Assistant Boys Lacrosse Volunteer Ryan Pembroke February 11, 2016 Assistant Varsity Baseball Volunteer ACTION ITEMS Mr. Kostic moved, seconded by Mr. Law, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education has no objections to the following Special Education recommen- Committee on

4 dations and approves the authorization for the funds to implement the special education programs and services consistent with such: Special Education Elementary School January 22,2016 Elementary School January 27, 2016 Middle School January 7, 2016 Middle School January 21, 2016 Middle School January 26, 2016 High School January 8, 2016 High School January 12, 2016 High School January 28, 2016 Out of District January 14, 2016 Out of District January 21, 2016 Out of District January 22, 2016 Ms. Capobianco moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, that upon the recommendation of the Superin tendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the calendar for the school year. School Calendar Mr. Riggio moved, seconded by Ms. Capobianco, that upon the recommendation of the Superin- Donation tendent, the Board of Education hereby accepts the following items from NYS Courts through the SED CREATE Project: (2) Dell GX780 CPU s w/ Pentium 3.0 GHz processor, 2 GB Ram, no hard drive (3) Hewlett Packard 8100 CPU s w/pentium 2.8 GHZ processor, 1 GB Ram, no hard drive (10) Hewlett Packard 17 flat panel monitors (1) Hewlett Packard laser printer model #2100TN (1) Hewlett Packard digital sender model #9100C (2) Hewlett Packard laser printers model #4050TN Computer Equipment Mr. Van Middelem moved, seconded by Mr. Law, upon the recommendation of the Superin- Donation tendent, the Board of Education hereby accepts the following uniforms, donated to the District by the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team, through their fund raising efforts, valued at $4,608.00: Boys Lacrosse 36 - NIKE - Fast Break Jersey (White/Red) Uniforms 36 NIKE Fast Break Shorts (White/Red) 36 NIKE Fast Break Jersey (Black/White) 36 NIKE Fast Break Shorts (Black/White) Ms. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Kostic, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby declares the following items as obsolete and further authorizes disposal as listed: Obsolete Equipment

5 Item Tag/Serial Location Disposal Number Miller Welder #0424 Middle School Bid Pexto Right Angle Cutter #0802 Middle School Bid Pexto Bender #C-6117 Middle School Bid Pexto Roller #383-D Middle School Bid Mr. Law moved, seconded by Mr. Van Middelem, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the Preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan. Questions and comments from the community were addressed by the Board of Education and Superintendent. Ms. Jordan moved, seconded by Ms. Capobianco, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Preliminary Smart Investment Community Discussion Adjourn Respectfully submitted, Maureen Poerio District Clerk