MOUNT SINAI BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Mount Sinai, New York 11766 Date: November 16, 2011 Kind of Meeting: Regular Meeting Members Present: Mr. Robert Sweeney, Board President; Mr. Edward Law, Vice President; Ms. Donna Compagnone, Trustee; Ms. Lynn Jordan, Trustee; Ms. Kerri Kelly, Trustee; Mr. John Kostic, Trustee Members Absent: Mr. Michael Di Marco, Trustee Others Present: Dr. Anthony J. Bonasera, Superintendent; Ms. Linda F. Jensen, Assistant Superintendent for Business; Ms. Maureen Poerio, District Clerk Mr. Sweeney called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m. after the salute to the flag. Ms. Compagnone moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the October 19, 2011 Regular meeting as submitted. Opening of Meeting Minutes The Superintendent reported on the following: Parent-Teacher conferences for grades K-6 will be held Friday-Tuesday, November 18, 21 & 22, half days for students Thanksgiving recess, November 23-25, school closed Mr. Matt Dyroff, Director of Guidance, and the High School Guidance Counselors reviewed some of the functions of the Guidance Department that included the student course selection process, development of the master schedule, the Naviance Program, college application process, as well as PSAT, SAT and ACT testing. Questions from the community were heard regarding the Board agenda. Superintendent s Report Guidance Department Agenda Questions PERSONNEL Ms. Compagnone moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, that the Board of Education hereby accepts Resignation the resignation, for retirement purposes, of Dr. Anthony J. Bonasera, Superintendent of Schools, effective August 1, 2012, with regret. Dr. Anthony J. Bonasera On behalf of the Board of Education, Ms. Compagnone read a letter written by Board to the community expressing their sentiments regarding Dr. Bonasera s exemplary leadership as Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent over the past twenty-eight years. Dr. Bonasera expressed his gratitude to the Boards of Education, past and present, and to the staff and community for their loyalty and support over the years and for allowing him to be a part of this special community.
Mr. Kostic moved, seconded by Mr. Law, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the following persons as Substitute Teachers: Substitute Teachers Employee Appointment Date Area Compensation Nicholas Boffoli November 16, 2011 Substitute Teacher $90/day Krista Caruso November 16, 2011 Substitute Teacher $90/day Robert Clendenning November 16, 2011 Substitute Teacher $90/day Laurelann Melucci November 16, 2011 Substitute Teacher $90/day Michael Parrish November 16, 2011 Substitute Teacher $90/day Brian Towers November 16, 2011 Substitute Teacher $90/day Kristen Weeks November 16, 2011 Substitute Teacher $90/day Ms. Kelly moved, seconded by Mr. Law, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the following part-time appointment: Custodial Worker I Name of Employee: Nezir Hadzovic Nezir Appointment Date: November 16, 2011 Hadzovic Area: Custodial Worker I (part-time) Compensation: Step 1 Ms. Jordan moved, seconded by Ms. Kelly, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the following appointment: Bowling Coach Name of Employee: Eric Dornicik Appointment Date: November 16, 2011 Area: Bowling Coach (Volunteer) Compensation: N/A Mr. Law moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education has no objections to the following Special Education recommendations and approves the authorization for the funds to implement the special education programs and services consistent with such. Committee on Special Education Special Education Committee Meeting Date Preschool October 13, 2011 Preschool October 24, 2011 Elementary School September 22, 2011 Elementary School October 4, 2011 Elementary School October 19, 2011 Elementary School November 9, 2011 Middle School Amended Agreement Middle School September 23, 2011 Middle School October 13, 2011 Middle School October 20, 2011 Middle School October 28, 2011 High School October 5, 2011 High School October 17, 2011 High School October 18. 2011 High School October 19, 2011
Out of District September 12, 2011 Out of District September 16, 2011 Out of District September 19, 2011 Out of District September 26, 2011 Mr. Kostic moved, seconded by Mr. Law, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby declares the following equipment as obsolete and authorizes disposal of said items: Obsolete Equipment Item Manufacturer Model # Serial # Location TV Panasonic PVQ-2510 COAA11149 MS TV Sharp 20F-M100 319168 MS TV GE 27GT613 44837002 MS VCR Sharp VC-503U 303774520 MS VCR Sharp VC-982U 805894300 MS VCR Magnavox VR201BMG22 41683900 MS VCR Magnavox VR201SMG21 31485976 MS Projector Bell & Howell 1585C 927912 MS VHS videocamera Panasonic AFX8 CINA12184 MS Video AC adapter Panasonic PV-A23 CIDA10210 MS Video camera- Panasonic PVB-DV100D DOSA11926 MS palmcorder Video camera- Panasonic PV-D300D DOSA17124 MS palmcorder Video adapter Panasonic PV-A17 DOSA11901 MS Bell & Howell 3179A 60340 MS Bell & Howell 3179A 60352 MS Eiki 3269A 23570 MS Overhead 3M 213 351980 MS projector Overhead 3M 213 351971 MS projector Fax Machine Brother MFC-8440 003111 HS 17 Monitor ProView 008750 HS Printer HP D2330 003818 ES Computer FTI P42.4 005241 ES Computer FTI P42.4 005234 MS Computer FTI P42.4 000104 MS Computer FTI P42.4 001834 MS Computer FTI P42.8 002109 ES Computer FTI P42.8 002114 ES Computer FTI P42.8 002121 ES Computer FTI P42.8 002125 ES Computer FTI P42.8 002132 ES Computer FTI P42.8 001539 HS Computer FTI P42.8 001658 HS Computer FTI P42.8 001670 HS Computer FTI P42.8 001617 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002145 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002152 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002153 HS
Computer FTI P42.8 001976 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002163 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002169 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002193 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002194 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002197 HS Computer FTI P42.8 006251 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002213 HS Computer FTI P42.8 002077 MS Computer FTI P42.8 002080 MS Computer FTI P42.8 003472 MS Computer FTI P42.8 002069 MS Computer FTI P42.8 003431 MS Computer FTI P42.8 001210 MS Computer FTI P43.0 001911 MS VCR/DVD Samsung V4600 005249 HS Projector Epson Powerlite 53C 001260 MS 17 Monitor Komodo HS 17 Monitor KDS ES 17 Flat Screen Samsung 710n ES 15 Flat Screen Benq HS Printer Epson 888 ES Printer Canon i350 MS Printer Canon ip1500 ES Ms. Jordan moved, seconded by Ms. Kelly, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby approves the following budget code transfers: From Budget Code 9760.7 TAN Interest 9760.7 Tan Interest To Budget Code Amount Date 2250.47 Special Educ. Tuition 1910.4 Insurance $270,000.00 November 17, 2011 $ 7,500.00 November 17, 2011 Budget Code Transfer Ms. Kostic moved, seconded by Mr. Law, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby awards the bid for the Point of Sale/Accountability System to LunchByte Systems, Inc. at the following cost: Bid Award Point of Sale/
Total Startup Cost $25,225 Accountability Five Year Warranty and Maintenance $10,380 System Grand Total $35,605 Questions and comments from the Community were addressed by the Board and Superintendent. Community Discussion Ms. Compagnone moved, seconded by Ms. Jordan, to convene to Executive Session at Executive 10:20 p.m. for the purpose of meeting with the District s Internal Claims Auditor as Session required by State regulation and for the purpose of legal, contractual, and personnel discussions. Ms. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Law, to reconvene the meeting at 10:50 p.m. Ms. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Law, to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 p.m. Reconvene Meeting Adjournment Respectfully submitted, Maureen Poerio District Clerk