Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District Rye Brook, New York

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT RYE BROOK, NEW YORK

BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZATION & REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016 7:00 PM

George C. Trautwein Theater - BBHS

BOARD OF EDUCATION Ms. Wendy Z. Adler Mr. Jeffrey B. Diamond Mr. Ryan Goldstein Mr. Daniel C. Savitt Mrs. Ashley Welde

Dr. Jonathan H. Ross SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Pledge of Allegiance

I. Reorganization

 Oath of Office for Newly Elected Board Members  Election of Board Officers  Oath of Office for Newly Elected Board Officers

II. Board Actions

 Resolutions

III. Adjournment

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BOARD ACTION

1. BE IT RESOLVED that this Board of Education hereby appoints the following named persons/firms to provide services as indicated for the 2016-2017 school year.

NAME POSITION PAYMENT Colin Byrne District Clerk $5,000.00 Irving Kaplan Internal Claims Auditor $3,000.00 Mikaela Coni Treasurer $106,000.00 Jonathan H. Ross Deputy Treasurer No Add’l Cost New York School Insurance Reciprocal Insurance Broker $183,010.00 NYBEST (Pupil Benefits) Student Accident Insurance $23,809.41 Northern Insuring Agency, Inc. Crime Bond Insurance $2,714.00 So. Westchester Workers Comp Fund Workers’ Comp Insurance $129,720.00 NYS Workers Comp Board Workers’ Comp Insurance $15,442.00 O’Connor Davies, LLP External Auditor $29,000.00 Toski & Co. Internal Auditor Not to Exceed $14,750.00 Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC General Legal $30,000.00 Special Education $20,000.00. Other Legal Services (Tax Cert) $180-$200 per hour Jonathan Herbst School Physician $30 per student exam Linda Silberstein School Physician $40 per student exam Jonathan Ross Purchasing Agent No Add’l Cost Colin Byrne Record’s Management Officer No Add’l Cost Harry Burg Sexual Harassment Officer No Add’l Cost TBD Sexual Harassment Officer No Add’l Cost Colin Byrne Copyright Officer No Add’l Cost Colin Byrne Complaint Officer No Add’l Cost TBD 504 Compliance Officer No Add’l Cost

2. BE IT RESOLVED that the following banks and/or trust companies be designated as the official depositories of funds: JP Morgan Chase Bank; Signature Bank; Port Chester Teacher’s Federal Credit Union; and

3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves the investment of District funds in JP Morgan Chase Bank and Signature Bank; and

4. BE IT RESOLVED that the District Treasurer or Superintendent of Schools when acting as Deputy Treasurer, is authorized to sign all checks or other orders for payment, or transfer money on behalf of the District, at any one of the following: JP Morgan Chase

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Bank, Signature Bank; and the Port Chester Teacher’s Federal Credit Union. Be it further Resolved that, when acting together, the Superintendent and the District Treasurer are authorized to open and close accounts; and

5. BE IT RESOLVED that the Student Activity Treasurer is hereby authorized to make deposits and withdrawals to and from the Student Activities Account at JP Morgan Chase Bank.

6. BE IT RESOLVED that the amount of the Crime Bond be fixed at a minimum of $100,000 per employee plus $1,000,000 excess bond. (Covering the Treasurer, Superintendent, Claims Auditor and Courier).

7. BE IT RESOLVED that the District Treasurer is hereby authorized to set up a petty cash account in the amount of $100.00 each in the District Business Office, the High School, the Middle School and the Elementary School. The purpose of this account is to pay postage, express, small items of supplies, etc., and all items which may be required in an emergency.

8. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District designates THE JOURNAL NEWS and THE WESTMORE NEWS as one or both of the official newspapers to publish official Legal Notices for the school year 2016-2017.

9. BE IT RESOLVED that the School Purchasing Agent be authorized to submit bid notices and to open bids for the District for the 2016-2017 school year and to publish them in THE JOURNAL NEWS.

10. BE IT RESOLVED that all policies and procedures in effect for the 2015-2016 school year remain in full force and effect for the 2016-2017 school year.

11. BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized, with respect to the Budget for the school year commencing July 1, 2016, to make transfers up to $2,500 between and within functional units appropriations for teachers’ salaries and ordinary contingent expenses, and from items other than capital debt service and equipment accounts (not included in teachers’ salaries and ordinary contingent expenses) to contingent expenses, to the extent there are no monies on hand for which no obligation has been undertaken on behalf of the Board (Commissioner’s Regulations 170.2 (1)) and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said transfers over $2,500 will be brought to the Board’s attention at the next Board Workshop or Public Meeting.

12. IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District establishes mileage reimbursement at the rate of fifty-four (54) cents per mile (through 12/31/16) to compensate district staff using their personal car in performance of authorized school related or district duties approved by the Superintendent and as recommended by the Superintendent.

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13. *** BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Blind Brook-Rye UFSD shall hold two types of meetings in the school year 2016-2017:

BOARD WORKSHOP SESSIONS – The purpose of Board Workshops is to review with the Superintendent on a regular basis policy making matters that relate to the District’s educational services, finance administration, facilities, supervision, and personnel/legal administration.

All Board Workshops are open to the public. We encourage public participation at sessions to be held in the Library of the Blind Brook Middle/High School. Only personnel matters and issues relate to contracts, negotiations, tax certiorari and those items specifically designated by law will be reserved for executive session and the public will not participate.

PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGS – Public Board Meetings will include Citizen’s comments, resolutions and items for discussion in the areas of Educational Services, Finance and Personnel Administration, a Superintendent’s Report and where appropriate an Attorney’s Report.

*** Denotes Board Policy

A brief educational presentation highlighting one of the several components of the District’s educational program will be provided on a regular basis. The 2016-2017 Schedule is attached to the Minutes of this meeting as “Exhibit A.”

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BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 6, 2016

I. Opening of Meeting

II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

III. Announcements

IV. Report & Recommendations of the Superintendent

V. Public Participation

VI. Board Business & Reports 1. Presentation: Reorganization of the Administrative Team 2. Discussion – 1st Reading Policy 6212 and Regulation 6212R – Registration and Professional Development

VII. Resolutions for Action A. Certified Personnel Appointments, Items 1-8 B. Other Personnel Resolutions, Items 1-11 C. Educational Resolutions, Items 1-10 D. Business Resolutions, Items 1-25

VIII. Announcement of Next Meeting Date & Time

IX. Adjournment

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RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION

The following Resolutions are recommended for action by the Superintendent of Schools to the Board of Education of the Blind Brook-Rye UFSD:

A. Certified Personnel Resolutions

1. Approval of Teacher Lane Movement & Salary Increases Effective September 1, 2016 Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the following Teacher Lane movements and salary increases for 2016-2017 school year:

TEACHER FROM TO SALARY INCREASE Joanna Hellman MA 12 + 45 Hrs. MA 13 + 60 Hrs. $7,360.00

2. Appointment – Robin Elkin – Part-Time CSE Chairperson – 7/1/16 to 6/30/17 Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby appoints Robin Elkin as Part- Time CSE Chairperson effective July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 at MA Step 12 $519.05 per diem not to exceed $30,000 in the school year 2016-2017.

3. Appointment – Amanda Eckert – Part-Time (.6) Teacher of the Hearing Impaired – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby appoints Amanda Eckert as a Part-Time Teacher (.6) of the Hearing Impaired effective September 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 at MA Step 9 $93,388 pro-rated to $56,032.80 in 2016-2017.

4. Appointment – Kristy Castaldo – Part-Time (.5) Speech Language Teacher – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby appoints Kristy Castaldo as a Part-Time (.5) Speech Language Teacher at the Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street Elementary School effective September 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 at a salary of MA Step 4 + 45 Hrs. $85,891 pro-rated to $42,945.50 in 2016-2017.

5. Appointment – Seth Horowitz – Mentor Coordinator 2016-2017 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby appoints Seth Horowitz as Mentor Coordinator for the 2016-2017 school year at a stipend of $3,900.00.

6. Approval – Retirement Incentive Pay-Out – Roberta Bass - Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the Retirement Incentive Pay-Out to Roberta Bass in the amount of $4,000.

7. Approval – Separation Pay-Out – Mary Mediate – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the Separation Pay-Out to Mary Mediate in the amount of $7,481.90.

8. Approval – Probationary – Social Studies Teacher BBHS – James Quigley – BE IT RESOLVED, The Board of Education of the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint James Quigley to a four (4) year probationary appointment as a Teacher of Social Studies in the Social Studies 7-12 tenure area commencing August 31, 2016 and ending August 30,

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2020, contingent upon satisfactory compliance with Education Law Sections 3012 and/or 3012-d, at a salary of MA Step 2 $69,075 for 2016-2017. Mr. Quigley holds an initial certification as a Social Studies 7-12 teacher.

B. Other Personnel Resolutions

1. Resignation – Lidia Carrea - Special Education Teacher Aide – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Lidia Carrea, a Special Education Teacher’s Aide at the Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street Elementary School for the purpose of Retirement, effective June 30, 2016.

2. Appointment – Joseph Funigiello – Summer Work – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby appoints Joseph Funigiello for summer work effective July 1, 2016 at a salary of $19.04 per hour.

3. Appointment – Stephen Mecca – Custodial Team Leader – 2016 – 2017 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby appoints Stephen Mecca as Custodial Team Leader effective July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 at a stipend of $7,280.00.

4. Appointment – Student Teacher – Xavier DeJesus – September 2016 – December 2016 Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby appoints Xavier DeJesus as a Student Teacher in the Physical Education Department at the Blind Brook Middle/High School effective September 2016 and ending December 2016.

5. Appointment – 2016-2017 Part-Time Night Cleaner – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby appoints the following as a Part-Time Night Cleaner for the 2016- 2017 school year:

NAME HOURLY START DATE END DATE Medina, Javier $13.53 7/1/2016 6/30/2017

6. Resignation – Danielle Manich – Part-Time Teacher Aide – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Danielle Manich, a Part-Time Teacher’s Aide at the Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street Elementary School, effective June 24, 2016.

7. Resignation – Tara Flaherty – Part-Time Teacher Aide – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Tara Flaherty, a Part-Time Teacher’s Aide at the Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street Elementary School, effective June 24, 2016.

8. Resignation – Martha Luppold - Special Education Teacher Aide – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Martha Luppold, a Special Education Teacher’s Aide at the Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street Elementary School for the purpose of Retirement, effective July 1, 2016.

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9. Appointment – Probationary – Patricia Shaw – Office Assistant – Automated Systems – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the probationary appointment of Patricia Shaw as Office Assistant – Automated Systems from list #02- 140, Certification #0000230932, effective July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, at an annual salary of $42,038, Category D, Step 6.

10. Appointment – Coaches for Fall Season 2016-2017 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby appoints the following as Coaches for the Fall Season 2016-2017:

Name Sport Stipend Longevity Jozef Pomoryn Varsity Boys Soccer $6,721 $500 Matthew Rowan JV Boys Soccer $4,607 $50 Adam Massi Modified Boys Soccer $3,932 $500 Shawn Simone Varsity Girls Soccer $6,721 $500 Mikaela Coni JV Girls Soccer $4,607 $50 Andrew Maier Modified Girls Soccer $3,932 $225 Trudi Davis Varsity Girls Tennis $4,725 $500 Alan Striar JV Girls Tennis $3,847 $500 Ashley Hughes Modified Girls Tennis $3,778 $50 Justin Goldstein Varsity Girls Volleyball $5,970 $500 Gina Carlone JV Girls Volleyball $4,393 $50 Elizabeth Campbell Modified Girls Volleyball $3,778 $125 Katherine Walker Varsity Cross Country $4,700 $225 Christina Collins Modified Cross Country $3,778 $50 Cher Treacy Varsity Cheerleading $4,302 $500 Patsy Manganelli Varsity Football Head Coach $9,050 $50 Christopher Halstead Varsity Football Assistant $6,000 $50 Joseph Ferretti Varsity Football Assistant $6,000 N/A Matthew Thomson JV Football Assistant $4,000 $50 Joseph Grosso JV Football Head Coach $4,000 N/A

11. Approval – Separation Pay-Out – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the Separation Pay-Out as follows:

Bridget Gorman $19,116.00 Roberta Twombly $ 8,463.06 Lidia Carrea $ 6,690.57 Estate of Susan Arkawy $31,536.70

C. Educational Resolutions

1. Approval - PPS Service Providers for the 2016-2017 School Year: Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the following Pupil Service Providers for the 2016-2017 school year:

Provider Service Student(s) Cost Notes

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Center for Small Jewels Home Speech Services Individual $150/hr Per Consortium RFP July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Student 88, 45 minute IEP Mandated Services sessions, not to exceed $9,900 A+ Tutoring Home Instruction Various $80/hr Per District Contract July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Services Secondary Terms $70/hr Elementary Not to exceed $20,000 JSS Vision Consulting Vision Services Various $180/hr Per District Contract July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Not to exceed Terms $45,000 Developmental Steps Physical Therapy Various $135/hr Per Consortium RFP July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Not to exceed $55,000 Pearlcare Medical Staffing Substitute Various $60/hr RN Per Consortium RFP July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Nurses/Nurses for $25/hr RN On- Trips Call Hours $44/hr LPN Not to exceed $25,000 Westchester Institute for Assistive Technology Various $200/hour Per Consortium RFP Human Development Services and other Not to exceed July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Consultations and $3,000 Evaluations NY Eye and Ear Audiological Services Various $825 per day Per District Contract July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 pro-rated for Terms any part of days $3,000 Dr. Yonatan Sokal Psychiatric Services Various $275/hour Per Consortium RFP July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Not to exceed $5500 Diane Greble Consulting Transitional Support Various $100/hour Per District Contract July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Services Not to exceed Terms $7,000 Centris Group IEP Direct All 504 and $9,802.40 July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 web-based CSE Referred management system and Classified Students

2. Approval of CSE Recommendations for the 2016-2017 School Year: Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the following Special Education Committee recommendations submitted for review as of June 29, 2016 – Case Numbers: 51911, 52055, 52102, 51902, 100333, 093000016, 092160000, 100298, 51677, 112200328, 100109, 082810005, 111230000, 103220000, 60010, 112200374, 112200373, 52003, 112200011, 112200099, 51911, 112200458, 51686, 103140001, 103070000, 112200151, 082800000, 111050000, 103000002, 100400, 103540001, 112200710, 112200288, 100024, 112200076, 112200708, 112200443, and 51780.

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3. Approval – Pupil Service Providers for the Functioning of the Committee on Special Education from July 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the following Pupil Services Providers for The functioning of the Committee on Special Education from 7/1/2016 to 8/31/2016:

Faculty Member/Provider Service Student(s) Cost Notes Heather DiPaola, Helen Educational Students Teachers’ Mandated Services Kinnen, Penny Litchfield, Evaluation referred to the Federation Susan Marvin, Carol CSE contractual Neeson, Shannon Rudd, hourly rate not Jessica Yablow, Jaci to exceed 5.5 Barrett, Melissa Daly, hours Nancy Knabl, Brian Lazere, Jennifer Regan, Penny Weistrop, Carl Barnes, Elizabeth Campbell, Jennette Connetta Thomas Kerley, Victoria Maksym, and Greg Mottola Nicole Greenberg and Psychological Students Teachers’ Mandated Services Carrie Merlo Evaluation referred to the Federation CSE contractual hourly rate not to exceed 6.5 hours Kristy Castaldo, Heidi Speech and Language Students Teachers’ Mandated Services Hansen, and Colleen Evaluation referred to the Federation Morgan CSE contractual hourly rate not to exceed 5.5 hours Deborah Vitagliano Occupational Therapy Students Teachers’ Mandated Services Evaluation referred to the Federation CSE contractual hourly rate not to exceed 5.5 hours Developmental Steps Physical Therapy Students $250 Mandated Services Evaluation referred to the CSE Committee on Special CSE Meeting Students Teachers’ Mandated Services Education Members Attendance referred to the Federation including Special CSE contractual Education Teachers, hourly rate Mainstream Teachers, Related Service Providers, and Guidance Counselors

Penny Litchfield, Penny CSE-Related Work Various Teachers’ Weistrop, Nicole Including Scheduling Federation Greenberg, and Carrie and IEP Completion contractual Merlo hourly rate

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Nicole Greenberg CPSE Chairperson Various Teachers’ Mandated Services Federation contractual hourly rate

4. Approval – Pupil Services Providers for Extended School Year Services from July 5, 2016 to August 12, 2016 Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the following Pupil Services Providers for the Extended School Year Services from July 5, 2016 to August 12, 2016:

Faculty Member/Provider Service Student(s) Cost Notes Jessica Yablow Extended School Year Seven $91.09/hour IEP Mandated Services Special Education Teacher Specialized Students 142 hours not to Reading/Math, Homes exceed Services, Parent $12,934.78 Consultation, Behavioral Consultation Barbara Bigler Extended School Year Three $46.02/hour IEP Mandated Services Special Education Teacher Specialized Students 126.5 hours not Reading/Math to exceed $5,821.53 Penny Weistrop Extended School Year Two $99.16/hour 24 IEP Mandated Services Special Education Teacher Specialized Reading Students hours not to Instruction exceed $2,379.84 Brian Lazere Extended School Year Two $76.99/hour 24 IEP Mandated Services Special Education Teacher Specialized Students hours not to Reading/Math exceed Instruction $1,847.76 Penny Litchfield Extended School Year Three $99.16/hour 30 IEP Mandated Services Special Education Teacher Specialized Students hours not to Reading/Math exceed Instruction $2,974.80 Debra Vitagliano Extended School Year Five $101.67/hour IEP Mandated Services Occupational Therapy Services Students 25.5 hours not Supervision to exceed $2,592.59 Colleen Morgan Extended School Year Three $96.73/hour 18 IEP Mandated Services Speech and Language Services Students hours not to Therapy exceed $1741.14 Kristy Castaldo Extended School Year Three $63.63/hour 18 IEP Mandated Services Speech and Language Services Students hours not to Therapy exceed $1145.34 Victoria Maksym Extended School Year One $58.89/hour 12 IEP Mandated Services Special Education Teacher Specialized Math Student hours not to Instruction exceed $706.68 Developmental Steps Extended School Year Two $67.50/30 mins IEP Mandated Services Physical Therapy Services Students 24 30 mins not to exceed $1620 Town of Rye Brook Additional Camp Three $2,100 per To provide access to

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Counselors Students counselor not to camp program’s exceed $6,300 integrated setting Patricia Martin-Milk Licensed Practical Nurse One $49.66/hour IEP Mandated Services Services Student 203 hours not to exceed $10,080.98

5. Approval – Pupil Services Provider 7/1/2016 – 6/30/2017 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the following Pupil Services Provider from 7/1/2016 to 6/30/17:

Faculty Members Service Student(s) Cost Notes Tania Insinga Consultant as Students referred Teachers’ To conduct timely needed to the CSE or by Federation psychological the CSE for contractual evaluations as mandated psychological hourly rate not by NYS regulation evaluation to exceed 6.5 hours

6. Approval – Model U.N. Trip Rutgers University – 12/1/16-12/4/16 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the Model U.N. Trip to Rutgers University from December 1, 2016 – December 4, 2016.

7. Approval – Model U.N. Trip Johns Hopkins University – 2/9/17-2/12/17 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the Model U.N. Trip to Johns Hopkins University from February 9, 2017 – February 12, 2017.

8. Approval – To Appoint Individual(s) to Approve IHO Appointments – Recommended Motion: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Blind Brook-Rye UFSD designates the Board of Education President and the Board of Education Vice President as the Board designees authorized to approve IHO appointments in special education impartial hearings immediately upon selection and acceptance of the Board’s compensation policy pursuant to the Regulations of the Commissioner of the New York State Education Department section 200.5(j)(3)(ii).

9. Approval – Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Plan – Recommended Motion: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District hereby approves the APPR plan, pursuant to Education Law Section 3012-d, by and between the District and the Blind Brook Federation of Teachers, effective July 6, 2016.

10. Approval – Pupil Services Provider 7/1/2015 – 6/30/2016 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the following Pupil Services Provider from 7/1/2015 to 6/30/16:

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Provider Service Student(s) Cost Notes Westchester County Bill back for 38.4% One Student $15,798.39 This charge represents Department of Health reimbursement of 38.4% of maintenance residential costs for SWD’s at maintenance costs residential schools 15/16- February 2016 2 as required by NYS through June 2016 educational law. School #15/16-7 Summer Tuition Individual $164 NYSED Summer Tuition July and August 2015 Student rate increase

A+ Tutoring Home Instruction Various $80/hr As per District Contract March 2016 to June 2016 Student Secondary Terms $70/hr Elementary $3,655 Diane Greble Consulting Transitional Support Various $100/hour As per District Contract May 2016 to June 2016 Services $400 Terms

D. Business Resolutions

1. Approval – Minutes – Executive Session Board of Education Meeting – June 6, 2016 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the Minutes of the Executive Session Board meeting – June 6, 2016.

2. Approval – Minutes – Regular Board of Education Meeting – June 6, 2016 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting – June 6, 2016.

3. Approval – Minutes – Regular Board of Education Meeting – June 13, 2016 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting – June 13, 2016.

4. Approval – 2016-2017 Extension of Contract for School Food Services – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the 2016-2017 Extension of the contract for school food services with Whitsons School Nutrition Corp., 1800 Motor Parkway, Islandia, NY 11749, at a management cost of $3.2318 per meal.

5. Adoption – Treasurer’s Report – Month of May 2016 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby adopts the Treasurer’s Report for the Month of May 2016.

6. Approval – Budget Transfer 2015-2016 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the following budget transfers for the 2015-2016 school year:

TRANSFER TO TRANSFER FROM AMOUNT A2110.400.01.0000 A2250.470.01.0001 $ 3,655 (Home Tutoring) (Related Services)

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7. Approval & Authorization for Payment – Health Services Contract – Tarrytown School District – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the health services contract from the Tarrytown School District for 8 students during the 2015-2016 school year and authorizes the payment of $658.17 per student at a total cost of $5,265.36.

8. Approval – 2016-2017 Extension of Red Flag Reporting Agreement – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the extension of the Red Flag Reporting Agreement with Stonebridge Partners, 280 Kenneth Drive, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14623 and further authorizes the Superintendent, Dr. Jonathan Ross, to sign the agreement for 2016-2017 for a total cost of $1500.00.

9. Adoption of Section 18 of the Public Law – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby adopts Section 18 of the Public Officers Law to confer the benefits of said statute upon the members of the Board of Education and all employees of the Board. And Further Resolved that the benefits under Section 18 shall supplement and be available in addition to defense or indemnification protection conferred by other statutes.

10. Amendment – Resolution D.3 September 21, 2015 – Approval – New Directions for Excellence – Literacy Consultant Contract 2015-2016 – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the Literacy Consultant Contract with New Directions for Excellence, 10 Olde English Court, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 for the 2015-2016 school year not to exceed 13 days for a total amount of $19,500.

11. Acceptance – 2016-2017 HVAC Professional Services – Johnson Controls, Inc. – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby accepts the 2016-2017 one year Agreement, with an option to extend, with Johnson Controls, Inc. 200 Business Park Drive, Armonk, NY 10504 for HVAC Professional Services at an annual cost of $74,158.

12. Approval – 2016-2017 Bus Maintenance and Repair Contract – S.W. BOCES – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the 2016-2017 Bus Maintenance and Repair Contract with S.W. BOCES, 17 Berkley Drive, Rye Brook, NY 10573 at an annual cost not to exceed $60,000.

13. Acceptance – Cooperative Summer & School Year Transportation Bid Awards – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby accepts all LOW BIDS to locations listed in the Cooperative Transportation Bid between the Port Chester Rye UFSD and the Blind Brook-Rye UFSD as listed in Exhibit # 1 attachment, “PCR/BB Transportation Bid Summary for the summer 2016 and school year 2016-2017.

14. Approval – Parent Transportation Contract – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the transportation agreement by and between B.J., parent of a District student, and the Blind Brook-Rye UFSD, at a cost not to exceed the lesser of $657.72 or the IRS reimbursement rate for mileage traveled times the number of summer

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school days, in addition to any other authorized expenses, for the period July 1, 2016 to August 11, 2016, and authorizes the Superintendent to execute said agreement.

15. Approval – Summer Pupil Transportation Contract Extension – TLC Transportation Corp. of Westchester – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves a summer pupil transportation contract extension with TLC Transportation Corp. of Westchester, 390 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705 from July 11, 2016 to August 12, 2016 at a cost of $390.81 per day to provide daily roundtrip transportation for one Blind Brook SWD to an approved school.

16. Approval Summer Pupil Transportation Contract – TLC Transportation Corp. of Westchester – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves a summer pupil transportation contract with TLC Transportation Corp. of Westchester, 390 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705 from July 1, 2016 to August 11, 2016 at an aggregate cost not to exceed $13,746 to provide daily roundtrip transportation for four Blind Brook SWDs (including bus monitor costs for three students) to three different approved schools in Westchester County.

17. Approval Summer Pupil Transportation Contract – All County Bus Company – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves a summer pupil transportation contract with All County Bus Company, 70 Fernbrook Street, Yonkers, NY 10705, from July 5, 2016 to August 16, 2016, at an aggregate cost not to exceed $3,069 to provide daily roundtrip transportation for one Blind Brook SWDs (including a bus monitor) to an approved school in Westchester County.

18. Approval – Transfer of Funds – Inactive Account Balances to Student Senate Account – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves the transfer of funds of the following accounts to the Blind Brook High School Senate Account:

SA 3808 – Green Club SA 3824 – ROPE Club

19. Adoption – Board Revision Policy # 6212 & 6212R – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves and adopts the following policies and regulations:

POLICY REGULATION TITLE #6212 #6212R Registration and Professional Development

20. Approval – 2016-2017 Non-resident Tuition Student – Recommended Motion:

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Blind Brook-Rye UFSD provides the opportunity for non-resident students to attend school in Blind Brook, and

WHEREAS, a certain non-resident child has successfully applied for nonresident student status;

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IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby affirms and approves the following child as a student of the Blind Brook-Rye UFSD for the 2016-2017 school year subject to all the rights, rules and responsibilities, as more fully set forth in the non- resident protocols: 2016-002.

21. Acceptance – 2016-2021 Internal Audit Services Proposal – EFPR Group, CPAs PLLC – Recommended Motion: RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education of the Blind Brook-Rye UFSD does hereby accept the internal audit services proposal submitted by EFPR Group, CPAs PLLC, 280 Kenneth Drive, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14623, in the annual amount of $14,750.

22. Acceptance & Award Contract for SEQRA Consulting Services – Tim Miller Associates Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby accepts and awards the Contract for SEQRA Consulting Services to Tim Miller Associates, 10 North Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 in the amount not to exceed $21,200 plus up to $1,500 for direct costs as outlined in their revised proposal dated June 15, 2016.

23. Approval – Renewal Contract – Lifestyle Integrated Fitness Training – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves of the Renewal Contract with Lifestyle Integrated Fitness Training, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 for Athletic Trainer Services in 2016-2017 for a cost not to exceed $32,320 plus additional services at $45.00 per hour not to exceed $8,000.

24. Approval & Authorization of Transfer of Funds from Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby authorizes the transfer of $77,288.23 from the Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve within the General Fund to the 2016-2017 budget line as listed in Exhibit A.

25. Approval & Authorization – Financial Advisory Services Agreement – Capital Market Advisors, LLC – Recommended Motion: The Board of Education hereby approves and authorizes the Superintendent to Execute Agreement with Capital Market Advisors, Two Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 201, Syosset, NY 11797 for Financial Advisory Services for 2016-2017 in the amount not to exceed $2,500.

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