BOARD OF EDUCATION Ossining Union Free School District Ossining, NY

Special Meeting Ossining High School Library

October 11, 2017 7:00 p.m. MINUTES

Present:

Others Present:

Ms. Lisa Murray, President, Mr. Graig Galef, Vice President, Mr. Felix Flores, Mr. Bill Kress, Ms. Diana E. Lemon, Ms. Lisa Rudley, Mr. Frank Schnecker

Mr. Raymond Sanchez, Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Alita Zuber, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Ms. Carrieann Sipos, Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning, Dr. Brian Alm, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning 1. Opening of the Meeting – Board President 1.1

Call to Order Board President Lisa Murray called the October 11, 2017 Special Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

1.2

Pledge of Allegiance Board President Lisa Murray asked Miss Sofia Arroyo, to lead all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Prouds Board Vice President Graig Galef shared the following:        

Congratulations to our Girls Tennis Team – they are League Champions Congratulations to OHS Art Teacher, Ron Whitehead, recently named Leadership Artist AMD Robotics Wizards kick off Hydrodynamics Fire Safety Assemblies are held throughout our schools The OHS Robotics Team participated at the Yonkers scrimmage Claremont School held its 1st Family Learning Breakfast on technology The First Steps Kickoff was a success and attended by over 200 families The OHS Spirit Week and Pep Rally took place on Friday, October 6th – Homecoming Weekend

Board President Lisa Murray stated that resolution 7.10 will be moved up on the agenda and acted upon.

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Bill Kress moved and Felix Flores seconded the motion to move resolution 7.1. 7.10

Resolution regarding Professional Staff Tenure Appointment(s) I move that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education grant tenure to the Professional Staff member(s) so noted. Last Name

First Name

Building

Tenure Area

Date of Prob. Appointment

Tenure Date

de la CruzArroyo

Nancy

Park

10/20/2014

10/20/20 17

Woerner

Michelle

Park

Supervisor of Funded Programs & Early Childhood Education Elementary

9/1/2014

10/15/20 17

Motion carried: 5-0 Superintendent of Schools Raymond Sanchez said a few words of welcome and congratulations on behalf of tenure recipients, Ms. Woerner and Mrs. De la CruzArroyo. Board Trustee Frank Schnecker arrived at 7:10 p.m. Board Trustee Diana E. Lemon arrived at 7:14 p.m. 3. Work Session 3.1 Transportation Update Mr. Jim Minihan, Director of Transportation, provided an update regarding the opening of school and the accommodations made in adjustment to the new start times at the secondary schools. During the discussion, Mr. Minihan reviewed the bus application process and stated that the collaboration with the Ossining Police Department has assisted greatly in addressing safety and traffic, especially on Van Cortlandt Avenue. At the conclusion of Mr. Minihan’s report, Board discussion took place. Members of the Board and the Superintendent thanked Mr. Minihan and his staff for their dedication and hard work to our students and families. 3.2 Literacy Update Ms. Carrieann Sipos, Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning, provided an update regarding “Units of Study for Teaching Reading.” Prior to proceeding with her presentation, Ms. Sipos thanked the Literacy Coaches, Ms. Wendy Trager and Ms. Cori Jackson for their dedication. Ms. Sipos reviewed the 10 essential elements students need to succeed in reading:  Good teachers  Long stretches of time to read  Opportunities to read “high-interest accessible books of their own choosing” 2

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Read increasingly complex texts that are age and grade appropriate Direct, explicit instruction in the skills of proficient reading Opportunities to talk and write in response to texts Support in reading non-fiction, informational books and build a knowledge base and vocabulary Tailored assessment instruction Teachers to read aloud to them Balanced approach to language arts, including a responsible approach to the teaching of writing

Ms. Sipos provided an overview which included the core values of reading instruction and summarized the reading units covered from kindergarten through the fifth grade. Upon conclusion of the presentation, Board discussion took place. Members of the Board and the Superintendent thanked Ms. Sipos, the Literacy Coaches, and building Principals for their leadership. 4. Audience Recognition – Agenda Items Only None. 5. Special Meeting – Business of the Board Frank Schnecker moved and Felix Flores seconded the motion to move resolutions 5.1 through 5.5. 5.1 Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Ossining Support Staff Association RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Ossining Union Free School District approves the Memorandum of Agreement with the Ossining Support Staff Association and hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the Agreement. 5.2 Resolution to Adopt the Following Policies as a First Reading: 7500: Naming/Renaming Facilities; 7500-R: Naming/Renaming Facilities Regulation; 7501: Recognition; and 7502: Establishing Memorials RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopts the following policies as a First Reading: 7500: Naming/Renaming Facilities; 7500-R: Naming/Renaming Facilities Regulation; 7501: Recognition; and 7502: Establishing Memorials. 5.3 Resolution to Appoint the Deputy Treasurer for the 2017-2018 School Year RESOLVED: That Ms. Starr Dinio, Assistant Business Administrator, be appointed as Deputy Treasurer of the Ossining Union Free School District for the 2017-2018 school year effective October 12, 2017.

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5.4 Resolution to Support Independent Gymnast RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Ossining Union Free School District will support the participation of Emily Rodriguez competing as a gymnast as a team of one for Sleepy Hollow High School. This will enable Emily to qualify for Sectional Competition. 5.5 Resolution to Approve a Stipulation of Settlement RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Stipulation of Settlement.

Motion carried: 7-0 6. Special Meeting – Business Office Matters Frank Schnecker moved and Felix Flores seconded the motion to move resolutions 6.1 through 6.11. Resolution 6.12 is for information only and no action is requested. 6.1 Motion to Approve the Treasurer’s Report for July and August 2017 I move that the July and August 2017 Treasurer’s Report be approved and placed on file with the District Clerk. 6.2 Motion to Approve the Budget and Revenue Report for July and August 2017 I move that the Board of Education approve the Budget Report and Revenue Reports for July and August 2017 as presented and placed on file with the District Clerk. 6.3 Resolution Regarding Tax Certiorari Payment to Clinton Terrace LP RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Ossining Board of Education hereby authorizes the tax certiorari payment of $87,501.27 to Clinton Terrace LP. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That $60,824.19 from assessment year 2014 through 2015 be paid from current funds resulting in a reduction of tax revenue and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approves the increase of the 2017-18 General Fund Budget in the amount of $26,677.08 for the payment of assessment year 2016 and appropriates these funds from the Tax Certiorari Reserves as follows: Code A-1964-404-0000

Description Refund Property Tax

Amount $26,677.08 4

6.4 Resolution Regarding Tax Certiorari Payment to Monte Kalfa Corp. RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Ossining Board of Education hereby authorizes the tax certiorari payment of $68,672.81 to Monte Kalfa Corp. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That $62,818.19 from assessment year 2008 through 2015 be paid from current funds resulting in a reduction of tax revenue and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approves the increase of the 2017-18 General Fund Budget in the amount of $5,854.62 for the payment of assessment year 2016 and appropriates these funds from the Tax Certiorari Reserves as follows: Code A-1964-404-0000

Description Refund Property Tax

Amount $5,854.62

6.5 Resolution Regarding Tax SCAR Payment to Guido Federuci RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Ossining Board of Education hereby authorizes the tax SCAR payment of $452.05 to Guido Federuci. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approves the increase of the 2017-18 General Fund Budget in the amount of $452.05 for the payment of assessment year 2016 and appropriates these funds from the Tax Certiorari Reserves as follows: Code A-1964-404-0000

Description Refund Property Tax

Amount $452.05

6.6 Resolution Regarding Acceptance of Donation of Trumpet – Karen Koved RESOLVED: That the Board of Education accepts with thanks, the generous donation from Karen Koved of a Bundy Selmer Trumpet with an approximate value of $200.00 to be used in the Ossining School District. 6.7 Resolution Regarding Acceptance of Gift of Funds from The John P. and Constance A. Curran Charitable Foundation RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby acknowledges with thanks a gift in the amount of $100,000.00 from the John P. & Constance A. Curran Foundation. The funds will be accounted for in the Special Aid Fund. The revenue code shall be FST3-2770.000 “Miscellaneous Revenue”. 5

6.8 Resolution Regarding Increase in Budget – PSAT Exam Fees RESOLVED: That upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Ossining Board of Education hereby accepts $16.00 for PSAT exam fees and increases the 2017-2018 General Fund by that amount. The offsetting revenue shall be A 1330.000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the total amount of $245.00 is appropriated in the following budget codes: Budget Code 2060-401-00-0000

Description Other Expenses

Amount $16.00

6.9 Resolution Regarding Increase in Budget – Driver Education Program RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby acknowledges the receipt of $22,000.00 for the Driver Education Program, and upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby increases the 2017-18 General Fund budget as listed below in this amount. The offsetting revenue code shall be A-1489.101, “CLC Drivers Ed Program” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the total amount of $22,000.00 be appropriated to the following codes: Code A-8060-405-00-0000 6.10

Description CLC Consultants

Amount $22,000.00

Resolution Regarding Acceptance of Grant from Action for Healthy Kids RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby acknowledges with thanks a generous gift in the amount of $6,825.00 from the Action for Healthy Kids Organization for the Ossining School District. The funds will be accounted for in the Special Aid Fund. The revenue code shall be FAHK8-2770.000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the total amount of $6,825.00 be appropriated to the following budget code: Budget Code

Description

Amount

AHK8-2110-500-11-O

OHS Supplies

$1,365.00

AHK8-2110-500-12-O

AMD Supplies

$1,365.00

AHK8-2110-500-13-O

Brookside Supplies

$1,365.00

AHK8-2110-500-14-O

Claremont Supplies

$1,365.00 6

AHK8-2110-500-16-O 6.11

$1,365.00

Roosevelt Supplies

Resolution Regarding Interfund Transfers RESOLVED: that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute interfund transfers as specified below.

From

To

Amount

A 2010-405-00-0000

A 2110-400-00-0000

$6,233.40

Reason Curriculum Development

Motion carried: 7-0 6.12

Claims Audited and Paid – For Information Only The following funds have been duly audited and paid and are presented for Board of Education members’ information. No action is requested. 1. General Fund - Fund A 2. School Lunch - Fund C 3. Special Aid Fund - Fund F 4. Capital Fund – Fund H 5. Trust Expendable – TE

Board Trustee Bill Kress, on behalf of the entire Board, extended a heartfelt thank you to the John P. & Constance A. Curran Foundation for their very generous donations over the years. Their generosity positively impacts our students and their families. 7. Special Meeting – Personnel Matters Bill Kress moved and Frank Schnecker seconded the motion to move resolutions 7.1 through 7.9 and 7.11. Resolution 7.12 is for information only and no action is requested. 7.1

Resolution to Create a New Co-Curricular Position RESOLVED, that the annual position of Collaborative Pianist for Curricular Theatre Program be created, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective October 12, 2017 the position of Collaborative Pianist for Curricular Theatre Program shall be established at a rate of $3,087.00.

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7.2

Resolution Regarding Confidential Staff Resignation(s) I move upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education accept the resignation(s) of the Confidential Staff members so noted.

Last Name

First Name

Building

Category or Tenure Area

Current Hire Date

Effective Date

Frederick

Pamela

Central Office

School District Treasurer

9/9/2016

10/19/2017

7.3

Current Appt. Status Probationary

Reason

Resignation

Resolution Regarding Support Staff Resignation(s) I move that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education accept the Support Staff resignation(s) so noted.

Last Name

First Name

Building

Saccurato

Michelle

Park

Ramos

Antoinette

Snarr

Jenna

7.4

Category or Tenure Area Teaching Assistant

Current Hire Date

Effective Date 10/18/2017

Current Appt. Status Annual

3/6/2012

Brookside

Teaching Assistant

Park

Teaching Assistant

Reason

Resignation

8/30/2017

10/13/2017

Annual

Resignation

10/5/2016

10/11/2017

Annual

Resignation

Resolution Regarding Bus Attendant Resignation(s) I move upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education accept the resignation(s) of the Bus Attendant members so noted.

7.5

Last Name

First Name

Position

Current Hire Date

Eff. Date of Resign./Term.

Reason

Redd

Lauren

Bus Attendant

10/2/2017

10/2/2017

Rescind

Resolution Regarding Professional Staff Appointment(s) I move that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education approve the Professional Staff appointment(s) so noted.

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* This individual must receive three (3) annual APPR composite ratings of Effective or Highly Effective, in at least (3) of the preceding (4) years and cannot have an APPR composite score of Ineffective in the last year of his or her probationary appointment to be granted or considered for tenure. ^ This individual may be eligible for a reduced probationary period of three (3) years based upon his/her prior tenure or substitute service credit. However, appointment to the reduced period will not occur until after the individual has received, and submitted to the district, a composite APPR rating for his/her final year of service in the prior tenure area/district/or as a substitute, as applicable.

Last Name

First Name

Title or Tenure Area Coach Varsity Head Volleyball

Certif. Status

Degree Status

Step

Salary

Appt. Type

% Time

Effect. Date

Expir. Date

Bldg

Fund Source

Riccardi

Lauren

Mannarino

Katherine

Kiriyanthan

Mary

Diaz-Suero

Asuncion

Karkala

Uma

DeFilippis

Michelleann

Meltz

Valerie

Elementary Teacher

Damiano

Amy

Hillman

Mary Catherine

Special Education

n/a

n/a

$6,639.00

Annual

100%

8/14/2017

11/5/2017

OHS

A

Law Team Club Advisor

Social Studies

n/a

n/a

$2133.00 (revised)

Annual

100%

10/5/2017

6/30/2018

OHS

A

Teacher Intern ENL Intake Screener

n/a

n/a

n/a

Annual

100%

11/6/2017

12/22/2017

n/a

n/a

Annual

100%

7/1/2017

6/30/2018

Roose velt Roose velt

A

n/a

$5,000 ($1,800) $50/hour

Music Teacher Special Education Teacher

Music

MA

4

$76,388.00

100%

8/30/2016

A

MA+15

9.5

$96,442.00

100%

8/30/2016

8/29/2019 (Revised) 8/29/2019 (Revised)

AMD

Stud w/ Dis 5-9 & 7-12 SS, SS 5-9, 712 Childhood Ed 1-6, Literacy B6, 5-12

Probati onary Probati onary

OHS

A

MA+30

6

$87,693.00

Probati onary

100%

8/30/2016

8/29/2019 (Revised)

Brook side

A

Brookside Teacher

Elementary Teacher

Childhood Ed 1-6, Stud w/ Dis 1-6

MA

2

$70,133.00

Probati onary

100%

8/30/2016

8/29/2019 (Revised)

Brook side

A

Brookside Teacher

Building Learning Leader for APTT Team

N-6, Students w/ Dis B-2, 1-6

n/a

n/a

$1,500.00

Annual

100%

10/12/2017

6/30/2018

Park

F

Park Teacher

7.6

Staff Relation or Note OHS Teacher

OHS Teacher

A

AMD Teacher OHS Teacher

Resolution Regarding Support Staff Appointment(s) I move that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education approve the Support Staff appointment(s) so noted.

Last Name

First Name

Certif. Status

Job Title

Building

Step

Salary

% Time

Appt. Type

Effect. Date

Expir. Date

Fund Source

Colon

Sarah

n/a

School Monitor

Claremont

1

$18,931.00 ($7,317.50)

3hr/ 5 days a week

Annual

10/10/201 8

6/30/2018

A

Matos Carmona

Lucy

n/a

School Monitor

Claremont

1

$18,931.00 ($7,317.50)

3hr/ 5 days a week

Annual

10/10/201 7

6/30/2018

A

Brown

Justin

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Park

1

$21,701.00 ($19,939.02)

6hr/ 5 days a week (revised)

Annual

8/30/2017

6/30/2018

A

Staff Relation or Note

Bus Attendan t Part Time

9

AiduenuMurphy

Beatrice

Teaching Assistant

7.7

First Steps

First Steps

1

$13,462.60 (revised)

4hrs/5 days a week

8/30/2017

Annual

6/30/2018

A

Resolution Regarding Professional Staff Appointment(s) – Before/After School Programs I move that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education approve the Professional Staff appointment(s) so noted.

Last Name

First Name

Cert. Status

Step

Salary

Appt. Type

Program

Bldg

% Time

Fund

Effective Date

Expir. Date

Staff Relations

ZhininYanqui

Jessica

5

$68.60/ hr

Annual

STAR

Anne M. Dorner

100%

A

10/10/2017

06/15/2018

AMD Teacher

Riviero

Maria

Ed. Technology Specialist Biology & Gen Sci 7-12 School Counselor

4

$63.91/ hr

Annual

STEP

Anne M. Dorner

28 hours

A

10/18/2017

06/23/2018

AMD Guidance Counselor

7.8

Resolution Regarding Support Staff Appointment(s) – Before/After School Programs I move that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education approve the Support Staff appointment(s) for the persons so noted.

Last Name

First Name

Certif. Status

Job Title

Bldg

Step

Salary

Program

% Time

Appt. Type

Effect. Date

Expir. Date

Code

Staff Relation or Note

McMorrow

Joann

Continuous

Teaching Assistant

AMD

6

$17.53/ hr

STAR

Annual

10/10/2017

6/15/2017

A

AMD TA

Conzone

Lisa

Level II

Teaching Assistant

Park

2

$16.06/ hr

Annual

10/5/2017

1/22/2017

A

Park TA

GruterFojanesi

Jesse

n/a

Teacher Aide

Park

6

$17.53/ hr

My Brother's Keeper APTT Childcare My Brother's Keeper APTT Bilingual Support

3 hrs/1 day a week 2.5 hrs/1 day a week 2.5 hrs/1 day a week

Annual

10/5/2017

1/22/2017

A

First Steps Teacher Aide

7.9

Resolution Regarding Volunteer Appointment(s) I move that the persons listed on the following page be appointed by the Board of Education as school volunteers for the 2017-2018 school year.

Last Name Antoine

First Name Christianelle

Volunteer Title Non-Parent

Start

End

Type

9/11/2017

12/11/2017

Student Teaching @AMD

Artale Balaban

Rene Ashley

Parent Non-Parent

10/1/2017 8/30/2017

6/30/2018 6/30/2018

PBIS/Parent Helper Student Teaching @Claremont

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Earle

Marcia

Non-Parent

10/4/2017

6/30/2018

Earle

David

Non-Parent

10/4/2017

6/30/2018

Glashoff Jones Keneally Kroll

Hunter Jennifer Erica Tyler

Non-Parent Parent Parent Non-Parent

9/8/2017 10/1/2017 10/1/2017 10/2/2017

6/30/2018 6/30/2018 6/30/2018 10/6/2017

Kuhl Lugbauer

Laudine Mychael

Non-Parent Non-Parent

10/1/2017 9/26/2017

11/30/2017 12/19/2017

Monge

Cindy

Non-Parent

10/2/2017

4/26/2018

Nikolov Ocheltree

Ilinka Deborah

Non-Parent Parent

10/1/2001 9/1/2017

6/30/2018 6/30/2018

Ocheltree

Kenneth

Parent

9/1/2017

6/30/2018

O'Keefe

Nicole

Non-Parent

9/26/2017

12/19/2017

Parker

Shamella

Non-Parent

10/23/2017

10/27/2017

Persaud Persaud-Umar Placido

Kanita Jenelle Maria

Parent Parent Non-Parent

10/1/2017 10/1/2017 10/18/2017

6/30/2018 6/30/2018 12/19/2017

Sabella

Christina

Non-Parent

9/26/2017

12/19/2017

Salomon

Jessica

Non-Parent

9/26/2017

12/19/2017

Sansotta

Alexandra

Non-Parent

10/1/2017

6/30/2018

Torricella Zhinin

Kenneth Marcia

Non-Parent Non-Parent

9/11/2017 10/10/2017

6/30/2018 10/12/2017

7.11

Mentoring OHS Engineering Club Mentoring OHS Engineering Club Student Teaching PBIS PBIS, Tutoring Classroom Observation @AMD College Fieldwork @OHS College Fieldwork @Brookside Student Teaching @Claremont PBIS Mentoring OHS Engineering Club & Parent Coordinator Mentoring OHS FIRST Robotics Team College Fieldwork @Brookside Classroom Observation @OHS PBIS PBIS Classroom Observation @OHS College Fieldwork @Brookside College Fieldwork @Brookside A.Frega 2nd Grade Bilingual Class Statistician College Fieldwork @Claremont

Resolution Regarding Per Diem Substitute Appointment(s) I move that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education approve the Per Diem Substitute appointments for the person(s) so noted. Name Capasso, Barbara Lubeck, Edith Palmer, Cherelle

Certified NC NC NC

Subject TA Only - Park & Brookside TA Only - AMD & OHS TA Only - All Schools Motion carried: 7-0

7.12

Resolution Regarding Professional Staff Request(s) for Leave of Absence – (For Information Only) The matter is presented here for Board of Education information and no action is necessary. 11

Last Name

First Name

Building

Category or Tenure Area

Leave Start

Leave End

Reason

Pettit

Deborah

Claremont

Elementary

11/22/2017

06/30/2018

Cerqueira

Patricia

Anne M. Dorner

Teaching Assistant

10/17/2017

1/31/2017

Child Rearing Leave Child Rearing Leave

Board President Lisa Murray thanked all of the volunteers for their dedication and support of our students and teachers. 8. Audience Recognition None. 9. Board Dialogue/Reports Board Trustees reported on the following: 

The FAFSA Bootcamp workshop, hosted by Latino U, took place at Ossining High School was well-planned and well-attended.

10. Motion to Enter into Executive Session At 8:10 p.m. Bill Kress moved and Lisa Rudley seconded the motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Motion carried: 7-0 No action was taken 11. Motion to Reconvene the Special Meeting At 9:45 p.m. Frank Schnecker moved and Diana E. Lemon seconded the motion to reconvene the Special Meeting of October 11, 2017 for the purpose of adjournment. Motion carried: 7-0 12. Adjournment At 9:11 p.m. Frank Schnecker moved and Felix Flores seconded the motion to adjourn the Special Meeting of October 11, 2017. Motion carried: 7-0

______________________________________________ Ileana Ortiz District Clerk

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