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GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Garden City, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 15, 2018
A Meeting of the Board of Education of the Garden City Union Free School District, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, was held in the libraryat Garden City High School,170 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, New York, in said District on May 15, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
There were present: Mrs. Angela Heineman, President; Mr. Tom Pinou, Vice President; Mr. Robert Martin, and William Holub, Trustees.
There were also present: Alan Groveman, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools; Edward Cannone, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Maureen Appiarius, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Personnel; Dana DiCapua, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance/District Clerk; and Cynthia Morris, Secretary.
Guest: Bonnie Gorham, Esq.
Mrs. Heineman reported that due notice of this meeting had been served on each member of the Board pursuant to the requirements of law.
BOARD ENTERS EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board move into Executive Session to discuss a specific confidential personnel matter.
The Board entered Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.
BOARD EXITS EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board exit Executive Session and reconvene Public Session.
The Board exited Executive Session at 8:17 p.m.
PUBLIC SESSION
Mrs. Heineman called the Meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously to approve the minutes from theApril 11, 2018 Public Work Session and the April 17, 2018 Regular Session.
RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Brandon Gong has been selected as a Finalist in the 2018 Neuroscience Research Prize competition. His research report was found to be among the 15 best from a large number of entries submitted by students from all over the United States. All written reports were carefully reviewed by neuroscientist members of the American Academy of Neurology, and the top 15 entries were selected for the 2018 Neuroscience Research Finalist award.
High School junior, Aidan Padala, was the lead author of three abstracts accepted into the Eastern Society for Pediatric Research Conference in Philadelphia on March 16th to 18thand at the International Pediatric Academic Society meeting held in Toronto Canada, May 5th to 8th. Aidan’s abstracts highlighted the limited use of safety equipment during sports. Aidan’s research was conducted over the past two years through his internship at the Northwell Health/Cohen Medical Center Student Research Program, for which he was chosen from a large and competitive group of applicants. Aidan was solely responsible for Institutional Review Board submissions on all of his projects, as well as data submission, statistical analysis, and abstract writing.
The final round of the Long Island Math Fair was held Friday, April 20th at Hofstra University.
Christopher Donohue and Matthew Granville, Grade 12, each earned a Gold Medal. George Germano, Grade 12, Sydney Pappas, Grade 9, Jessica Liberopoulos, Grade 10, Dylan McDonald, Grade 10, James Zheng, Grade 10, Christian McGannon, Grade 11, and Thomas Reifler, Grade 11 all earned Bronze Medals.
This year’s sixth grade class raised $64,297 for St. Jude’sChildren's Research Hospital.The Math-A-Thon supports our math curriculum and teaches the children about charity and helping others. For the last 15 years, our schools have raised over $572,000.Sixth grade teachers are Marissa Drogin, David Hakes, Karen Nardone, and Kristie Orrego.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Groveman thanked the sixth grade teachers for raising money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Dr. Groveman publicly acknowledged the Garden City Police Department for itsresponse when there was a threat at the high school. The threat had low credibility but the police department worked hand in hand with the District. They did a tremendous job.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Ms. DiCapua presented the Treasurer’s Report of March 2018 indicating a beginning of the month cash balance of $39,480,457; receipts of $2,024,145; disbursements of $8,445,119; and a closing balance of $33,059,483.
REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mrs. Heineman reported the Board’s desire to hire a consulting firm, Zimmerman/Edelson, to assist the Board to oppose any potential IDA PILOT. The Board opposes the PILOT program which shifts the tax burden to the community. The Village controls the zoning process; the County/Town IDA grants a PILOT.
Mr. Martin reported that on May 3rd the Legislative Affairs Committee met with the Nassau County Board of Elections to discuss how we can remove polling from school buildings. It was a very productive meeting. They came up with three recommendations: A team from the school district and a team from the Board of Elections to evaluate the buildings so polling can be secure; the school district can come up with recommendations for polling locations, i.e. Village Hall, fire houses; and the Legislative Affairs Committee continue to work with legislators for schools to opt out of serving as polling places.
First reading for the adoption of Board Policy 8121.1 – Opioid Overdose Prevention.
CITIZENS QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
Jennifer Debler asked about the SCOPE After School Program.
QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THE AGENDA
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the following personnel matters:
CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
Regents Preparation Instructors
Effective for the 2017/2018 spring semester
(3 two-hour sessions)
High School
Jenna Wood / Algebra 1 / $155 per sessionLavleen Mann / Geometry – CC / $155 per session
Diana Young / Algebra 2 / $155 per session
Steven Arena / ELA / $155 per session
William Highfill / US History & Geography / $155 per session
Lea Brunetti / FLACS Italian / $155 per session
Zoran Cerar / FLACS German / $155 per session
Kathleen Durkin / FLACS Latin / $155 per session
Michael Berg / FLACS Spanish / $155 per session
Lisa Malaszczyk / FLACS Spanish / $155 per session
Joan Alvarez / Global History / $155 per session
Kathryn Lindholm / Global History / $155 per session
Michelle DeCollibus / Global History / $155 per session
Alison Moss / Earth Science / $155 per session
Katherine Sheil / Earth Science / $155 per session
Marilyn Going / Living Environment / $155 per session
Janice Burkett / Living Environment / $155 per session
Katherine Dubuke / Chemistry / $155 per session
Meredith Foley / Chemistry / $155 per session
George Harrison / Physics / $155 per session
John Slater / Physics / $155 per session
Per Diem Substitute Teacher Appointments
Effective: May 16, 2018
$110 per day
Sarah LibertiDoreen McDevitt
Leave of Absences
Stephanie Cardinale / Elementary Education / Homestead / Effective: April 16, 2018 toJune 30, 2018
Michelle Galligan / Elementary Education / Stewart / Effective: September 1, 2018
to June 30, 2019
Ashley Long / Special Education / Homestead / Effective: May 24, 2018 to
June 30, 2018
Amanda Tarazi / Elementary Education / Middle School / Effective: June 8, 2018 to
June 30, 2018
Resignation
Carri Darin / Reading / Stratford / Effective: June 30, 2018NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
Substitute Appointments
Ryan DePalma* / CleanerPart Time Substitute / $17.41 per hour
Effective: May 18, 2018
Steven DePalma* / Cleaner
Part Time Substitute / $17.41 per hour
Effective: May 18, 2018
Jennifer O’Hanlon* / Teacher Aide
Per Diem Substitute / $110 per diem
Effective: May 16, 2018
Tra Nguyen* / Teacher Aide
Per Diem Substitute / $110 per diem
Effective: May 16, 2018
Teresa Takvor / Teacher Aide
Per Diem Substitute / $110 per diem
Effective: May 16, 2018
Retirements
Susan Bauer / Teacher Aide / High School / Effective: June 30, 2018Lynn DiSanto / Account Clerk / Administration / Effective: June 30, 2018
Christina McDonald / Teacher Aide / High School / Effective: June 30, 2018
Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement
Matthew Deguglielmis / Bus Driver / Effective: June 2, 2018Resignation
Anthony Catalano / Assistant Head Custodian / High School / Effective: May 15, 2018Marilyn Duncan / Teacher Aide / Middle School / Effective: April 1, 2018
*Pending NYS fingerprint clearance and Civil Service approval.
MOTIONby Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Holub and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the Treasurer’s Report of March 2018.
Attachment: A
MOTIONby Mr. Holub, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the budget transfers for May 2018.
Attachment: B
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the recommendations of the CSE for the following dates have been reviewed by the Board of Education and arrangements will be made for the special education programs and services and parent notification.
CSE:
February 15, 2018 / March 27, 2018 / April 16, 2018February 26, 2018 / March 28, 2018 / April 17, 2018
March 5, 2018 / March 29, 2018 / April 18, 2018
March 14, 2018 / April 5, 2018 / April 19, 2018
March 20, 2018 / April 9, 2018 / April 25, 2018
March 22, 2018 / April 10, 2018 / April 27, 2018
March 23, 2018 / April 11, 2018 / April 30, 2018
March 26, 2018
CPSE:
March 27, 2018 / April 11, 2018 / April 23, 2018March 29, 2018 / April 17, 2018 / April 24, 2018
April 10, 2018 / April 19, 2018 / April 27, 2018
MOTIONby Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Holub and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Agreement, dated April 19, 2018 between the Garden City Union Free School District and the Garden City Paraprofessional Teachers’ Association for the term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement on its behalf.
MOTIONby Mr. Holub, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
In accordance with Section 73 of Civil Service Law, the Board of Education herby terminates the employment of the individual identified on Confidential Schedule “A”, effective May 16, 2018.
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, the following qualified voters of the District are hereby appointed to act as Inspectors of Election at the rate of $11.00 per hour each for the Annual District Budget/Election Vote to be held on May 15, 2018 to perform such duties and take such action as prescribed by the Education Law:
Anne Marie Appell
David Butler
Stephen Schnupp
Juli Straehle
and the District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice of the appointments so made by the Board of Education to all of the persons so appointed, all not less than (10) days prior to the date of said Annual District Vote to be held on May 15, 2018.
Be It Further Resolved, that the District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify this Board of Education forthwith if any of such persons hereinabove appointed to the respective offices refuses to accept such appointments or fails to serve, in which case this Board of Education is to take such further action as may be authorized in such circumstances pursuant to the Education Law. In the event that this Board of Education is unable to hold a meeting to appoint a qualified voter of this School District to fill a vacancy caused by the refusal of any such persons to serve, the District Clerk is hereby authorized to appoint a qualified voter of the School District to fill such a vacancy.
MOTIONby Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Holub and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Whereas, on May 16, 2017, the Garden City Union Free School District conducted its Annual Budget Vote and Election; and
Whereas, the District Clerk is currently in possession of all cast ballots resulting from such Annual Budget and Election; and
Whereas, the Record Retention and Disposition Schedule ED-1 provides for the destruction of such ballots after one (1) year from the date of the Annual Budget Vote and Election; and
Whereas, at least one (1) year has elapsed from the date of the Annual Budget Vote and Election held on May 16, 2017 and no proceedings have been commenced with regard to such Annual Budget Vote and Election; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Garden City Union Free School District hereby orders the destruction of all cast ballots resulting from the May 16, 2017 Annual Budget Vote and Election.
MOTIONby Mr. Holub, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Whereas, on May 16, 2017, the Garden City Union Free School District conducted its Annual Budget Vote and Election; and
Whereas, the District Clerk is currently in possession of the unused, defective, void and/or spoiled ballots resulting from such Annual Budget and Election; and
Whereas, Education Law Section 2034(6) provides for the destruction of such unused, defective, void and/or spoiled ballots when a period of six (6) months has elapsed from the date of the Annual Budget Vote and Election; and
Whereas, at least six (6) months has elapsed from the date of the Annual Budget Vote and Election held on May 16, 2017 and no proceedings have been commenced with regard to such Annual Budget Vote and Election; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Garden City Union Free School District hereby orders the destruction of all unused, defective, void and/or spoiled ballots resulting from the May 16, 2017 election.
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Joseph Papa as Administrator/Teacher of the Garden City Public Schools 2018 Summer Enrichment Program at a stipend of $8,110.
MOTIONby Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Holub and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff for the 2018 Summer Enrichment Program:
Assistant Teacher/Administrator
At a stipend of $3,780
Virginia McCaveraTeachers
At a stipend of $2,270
Michael Caparella / Emilie Courtade / James McAleeseFred Caputo / Madeline Fisher-Fogel / Barbara Nehr
Vincent Castellano / Christine Hughes / Carlo Rebolini
Teachers
At a stipend of $1,945
Asia Boyd / Alyson SandlerMadelyn Keegan / Stephanie LaTorre
Teachers
At a stipend of $1,620
Linda Aprigliano / Matthew Gomm / Sarah SpeechleyMichael Biancaniello / Erin Hegmann / Joann Ryan
Kristina Blank / Marlena Oppedisano / Kathleen White
Kristina Borchers / Elizabeth Snyder / Kathie Wysocki
Erica Fulgenzi
Teachers
At a stipend of $1,680
Patrick Doyle / Victor LeeTeachers
At a stipend of $1,000
Andrew AlbaniTeachers
At a stipend of $486
Michael Davola / Seth MessierProgram Receptionist/Registrar
At a stipend of $3,765
Robin HolmanTeacher Aides
At a stipend of $1,190
Alisa AdessaAshley Pagnozzi
Courtney Thompson
Student Aides
At a stipend of $755
Megan Baltusis / Connor Cowie / Alyssa StrianoLiam Byrnes / Amanda Dyba / Annie Walsh
Catherine Wallace (pro rated)
Administrative Assistant (Ordering)
At a stipend of $1,190
Annette DenehyStudent Aides Coordinator
At a stipend of $2,310
Patricia LupoMOTIONby Mr. Holub, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with SCOPE Education Services to provide before and after school child care services at Hemlock, Homestead, Locust, Stewart and Stratford schools during the 2018/2019 school year, pending review by District counsel.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President or the District Clerk to execute said agreement on its behalf.
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the firm of D’Arcangelo & Company to perform the 2017/2018 annual financial statement preparation for a fee not to exceed $9,385.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute the agreement with D’Arcangelo & Company on its behalf.
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the Middle School Breezeway Window Replacement project Change Order as follows:
Project / Middle School Breezeway Window ReplacementSED# / 2802-1803-0-006-021
Contractor / Arrow Steel Window Corp
Deduct Amount / ($20,000.00)
Contractor to provide credit for entire “Lump Sum” Allowance.
MOTIONby Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the Middle School Nurse’s Office Reconstruction project Change Order as follows:
Project / Middle School Nurse’s Office ReconstructionSED# / 2802-1803-0-006-020
Contractor / National Insulation & GC Corp.
Deduct Amount / ($10,943.80)
The Contract is changed as follows:
Contractor to provide a credit to the District
- “Lump Sum” Allowance No. 1
- Back charge for data and miscellaneous work not performed by National Insulation
- Back charge for cleanup not performed by National Insulation
MOTIONby Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Holub and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the High School Track Resurfacing and Synthetic Turf Field Replacement project Change Order as follows:
Project / High School Track Resurfacing and Synthetic Turf Field ReplacementSED# / 2802-1803-0-007-023
Contractor / Arrow Steel Window Corp
Deduct Amount / ($5,000.00)
Contractor to provide credit for entire “Lump Sum” Allowance.
MOTIONby Mr. Holub, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the proposal from Bollinger Specialty Group for student accident insurance/excess student accident/excess volunteer with Zurich for the school year 2018-2019 in the amount of $48,197.