Public Meeting Minutes High School Information Center January 12, 2010 page 1 BOARD OF EDUCATION Pleasantville Union Free School District I. CALL TO ORDER: President Sol Skolnick called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Board Members present were Sol Skolnick, David McCullagh, Thomas Exton, Bill Ultan, Lois Winkler. Also present were Superintendent of Schools Donald Antonecchia, Assistant Superintendent for Business David Quattrocchi and School Attorney Margo May. A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2009. It was duly moved by Thomas Exton and seconded by David McCullagh that the Board of Education approves the Board Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2009. II. SPECIAL REPORTS: A. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Antonecchia reported that the High School Winter Concert was wonderful. He thanked SEPTA for sponsoring the annual grade 4 “Walk in My Shoes” and the BRS PTA Cultural Arts for sponsoring the Chinese New Year Dancers. He also thanked all the High School students who participated in an internship at Bedford Road School. The teachers, students and administration truly enjoyed having them. Dr. Antonecchia mentioned that school will be closed on Monday, January 18 and reminded parents that they should make their own decision regarding sending their children to school or picking their children up early from school during inclement weather. B. Construction Update Mike Saraceno and Mike Perini of Andron Construction updated the Board on progress made on the High School construction project. They also reported that the construction budget is in good shape. Russ Davidson of KG&D reported they are working on details such as flooring, choosing materials and tweaking the design. Public Meeting Minutes High School Information Center January 12, 2010 page 2 C. Technology Update Report Director of Instructional Services and Technology Mary Fox-Alter, along with technology teacher Drew Marino and computer teacher Sam Aidala, presented an update on the District’s technology covering an Information Technology (IT) Overview, Administrative Systems, Instructional Systems, High School Courses, Network Demands, Recent Upgrades, Assistive Technology, New Initiatives, Demands and Challenges. III. There were neither questions nor comments from the audience. IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS: A. RESIGNATIONS: It was duly moved by Lois Winkler and seconded by David McCullagh that the Board of Education adopts the following resolution: RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the following resignations: 1. Samantha Brown Teacher Aide Effective Date: 1/29/2010 2. Lynn Newman Teaching Assistant Effective Date: 1/31/2010 Motion carried 5 yes – 0 no B. APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS: It was duly moved by Lois Winkler and seconded by David McCullagh that the Board of Education adopts the following resolution: RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following Appointments/Reappointments: 1. Substitute Teachers/Chaperones – 2009-2010 School Year: NYS Certified a) James Chiarlitti 40 days b) Gregory DeAngelis 40 days c) Alexandra Dundie 40 days d) Megan Flynn 40 days Public Meeting Minutes High School Information Center January 12, 2010 page 3 e) Melissa Golio 40 days f) Brian Kluepfel 40 days g) Raquel Robibero 40 days h) Marissa Shaw 40 days i) Kelly Strang 40 days j) Lindsay Vetere 40 days k) Theresa Anderson Yes l) Christina Scala 40 days m) Suzanne Lampert 40 days n) Kaitlyn Connell (Chaperone only) o) Wendy Crowell 40 days 2. Substitute Teacher Aides – 2009-2010 School Year: a) James Chiarlitti Step 1 (uncertified) b) Gregory DeAngelis Step 1 (uncertified) c) Alexandra Dundie Step 1 (uncertified) d) Megan Flynn Step 2 (uncertified) e) Melissa Golio Step 2 (uncertified) f) Brian Kluepfel Step 1 (uncertified) g) Raquel Robibero Step 1 (uncertified) h) Marissa Shaw Step 1 (uncertified) i) Kelly Strang Step 2 (uncertified) j) Lindsay Vetere Step 1 (uncertified) k) Dylan Gessner Step 1 (uncertified) l) Stefanie Zuccaro Step 1 (uncertified) m) Theresa Anderson Step 1 (certified) n) Christina Scala Step 1 (uncertified) o) Christine Dammann Step 1 (uncertified) p) Kaitlyn Connell Step 1 (uncertified) q) Wendy Crowell Step 1 (uncertified) 3. Clerical Correction to Board Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2009: IV.D. Termination: Employee #2287 4. For your information: a) MaryKate McKenna, a student from Pace University, will serve as a Student Teacher in the Bedford Road School from January 19, 2010 – March 12, 2010 under the supervision of Maura Hunter and from March 15, 2010 – May 7, 2010 under the supervision of Ila Vinchkoski. Public Meeting Minutes High School Information Center January 12, 2010 page 4 b) Carla Marsten, a student from the State University of New York, Oneonta, will serve as a Student Teacher in the Bedford Road School from January 25, 2010 – March 19, 2010 under the supervision of Victoria Moore and from March 22, 2010 – May 19, 2010 under the supervision of Eileen Eustace. c) Caitlin Clark, a student from the State University of New York, Oneonta, will serve as a Student Teacher in the Bedford Road School from January 25, 2010 – March 19, 2010 under the supervision of Leah Wisotsky and from March 22, 2010 – May 19, 2010 under the supervision of Mary O’Malley. d) Silvana Deluca, a student from Pace University, will serve as a Student Teacher in the Bedford Road School from January 19, 2010 – March 12, 2010 under the supervision of Nicole Broussard and from March 15, 2010 – May 7, 2010 under the supervision of Lauren Davidson. e) Shannon Bishop will serve as an unpaid Intern in the Guidance Department for the 2009-2010 school year under the supervision of Elizabeth Hamel. f) Sobonneth Ung will serve as an unpaid Psychological Intern for the 2009-2010 school year under the supervision of Dr. Carolyn McGuffog. g) Mark Sernatinger, a student from Pace University, will serve as a Student Teacher in the Middle School and High School from January 19, 2010 – May 7, 2010 under the supervision of America Blanco. h) Donna Bradley, a student from Mercy College, will serve as an unpaid Speech and Language intern for the 2009-2010 school year under the supervision of Dr. Carolyn McGuffog. Public Meeting Minutes High School Information Center January 12, 2010 page 5 5. Amendments to Board Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2009: IV.B.4.b. Toni Rosen Position: Senior Office Assistant (Automated Systems) Type of Appointment: Contingent/Permanent Effective Date of Employment: December 7, 2009 Termination Date of Probation: December 6, 2010 (permanent status to be granted on December 7, 2010 contingent upon current incumbent not returning or unless otherwise denied) Salary: Step 1– CSEA Contract – Sr. Office Assistant Schedule (prorated) IV.B.7 Joshua Isenberg Termination Day of Assignment: 4/9/2010 6. Additional Assignment – 2009-2010 School Year: a) Natasha Narain – After school - 1 hour per week at $40 per hour - January through June 7. Jean Gilroy Position: English Teacher Type of Appointment: Regular Substitute Effective Day of Employment: January 11, 2010 Termination Day of Employment: 6/30/10 or at the will of the Board Salary: Level C, Step 3 (prorated) Certification: English 7-12 Tenure: N/A 8. Teacher Aides – 2009-2010 School Year: Special Education a) Sahar Miandoabi Step 1 (uncertified) b) Lisa Makris Step 1 (uncertified) 9. Amendment to Board Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2009: IV.B.1.a. Jodianne Materasso NYS Certified Yes (Pending) Motion carried 5 yes – 0 no Public Meeting Minutes High School Information Center January 12, 2010 page 6 C. EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS/EXTENSIONS: It was duly moved by Lois Winkler and seconded by David McCullagh that the Board of Education adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, the following employee(s) has(have) been fingerprinted, the fingerprints have been submitted to the New York State Education Department (SED) for processing and the District has not received clearance for such employee(s) as of the date of this meeting: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board hereby appoints/extends the following instructional/non-instructional employee(s) on an emergency conditional basis: Appoints: Extends: Diane Ciano Susan Mattioli-Higgins Gina DiFabio Meta Grogan Bridget Munier Diana Sweeney Mirlinda Nezaj Alyssa Sparano Melvin Weinraub Anthony Rubeo Dewitt Sullivan Adele Rosen Dana Reder Samantha Tynan Jay McCarthy Stephanie Zuccaro BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such emergency conditional appointments shall become conditional appointments upon receipt of State clearance from SED. Motion carried 5 yes – 0 no V. BUSINESS OF THE BOARD: A. RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON PRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION: It was duly moved by David McCullagh and seconded by Thomas Exton that the Board of Education adopts the following resolution: RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Committee on Pre-School Special Education, the Board of Education reviews the following classifications, and arranges for the following placements, and/or services for cases numbered: 2309, 0909. Motion carried 5 yes – 0 no Public Meeting Minutes High School Information Center January 12, 2010 page 7 B. RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION: It was duly moved by David McCullagh and seconded by Thomas Exton that the Board of Education adopts the following resolution: RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Committee on Special Education, the Board of Education reviews the following classifications, and arranges for the following placements, and/or services for cases numbered: 280809, 759596, 310304, 110910, 260910, 480607, 420304, 080607, 120910. Motion carried 5 yes – 0 no C. ADOPTION OF 2010-2011 SCHOOL CALENDAR: It was duly moved by David McCullagh and seconded by Thomas Exton that the Board of Education adopts the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the 2010- 2011 school calendar as attached.