REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Wednesday, April 10, 2013

7:00 p.m., Room 126

AGENDA

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Questions/comments on any agenda items

ACTION ITEMS

3. Approval of the minutes of the following meetings: AI # 3

March 18, 2013, March 20, 2013 & April 3, 2013

4. Approval of the following financial reports: AI# 4

a. Budget, Revenue Status Report, Trial Balanceb. Petty Cashc. Treasurer’s Reportd. Warrants; Claimse. Audit Trailf. Budget Transfer Reportg. Cash Flowh. Accounts Receivable

i. Extra Class Activity Report

5. Hear a presentation by Mr. Marc DaSilva, Director of Operations.

6. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, of the Greenport UFSD, adopt the School District Appropriations Budget in the amount of $15,500,673 and authorize the levy of taxes to fund this expenditure.

7. The Superintendent recommends a motion to approve the 2013-2014 property tax report card.

8. The Superintendent recommends setting the transportation rate for out of district students at $7,000 for the 2013-2014 school year.

9. The Superintendent recommends awarding D.F. Stone Contracting, for Project C, for site work project number 07835-11003. AI# 9

10. The Superintendent recommends awarding Statewide Roofing, for Project C, for a 250 kW solar project number 07835-11003. AI# 10

11. The Superintendent recommends appointing Mr. James Caliendo to the position of Athletic Director for a three year contract beginning July 1, 2013 thru June 30, 2016 at $30,000 per year (this is a part-time salaried position, no benefits). AI# 11

12. The Superintendent recommends approving the following private school transportation requests: AI# 12

Our Lady of Mercy Ross School

John W. Reardon Seamus McCarthyAndrew Campbell Isabella McCarthyEmma Klinge Emily Costello

CDCH

Brian Hernandez

13. The Superintendent recommends denying the following private school transportation requests because the distance exceeds the 15 mile limit: AI# 13

McGann-Mercy High School

Seamus McCarthyIsabella McCarthyJason Jacob C. Rodriguez

14. The Superintendent recommends approving the out-of-district transportation request for Isabelle Rowe, to Ross School, at a cost of $7,000. AI# 14

15. The Superintendent recommends approving the following courses of study for salary adjustment: AI# 13

Name Credits Course # University Title/Brief Description Dates

Roseanne Gianmugnai

3 Grad C1T02-UC

Professional Development Institute (UC SanDiego)

Implementing the Fourth Grade Common Core Literature Standards

April-July

3 Grad 98T02-UC

Professional Development Institute (UC SanDiego)

Active and Hands-on Science Instruction

May - August

3 Grad 92T02 Professional Development Institute (UC SanDiego)

Positive Discipline – A powerful approach to classroom management

June - September

3 Grad 58T02 Professional Development Institute (UC SanDiego)

Instructional Strategies for ELD and SDAIE

July - October

16. The Superintendent recommends approving Brittany Lettiello as a leave replacement for Mrs. Mindy Viggiano, beginning April 4, 2013 until June 21, 2013 at a salary of $135/day. AI# 16

17. The Superintendent recommends approving Miesje Renier as a leave replacement for Mr. Luke Conti beginning May 10, 2013 until June 21, 2013 at a salary of $135/day. AI# 17

18. The Superintendent recommends a meeting of the Board of Education on April 17, 2013, at 8:00 a.m., in Room 108 to vote for the ESBOCES Board Members. AI# 18

INFORMATION ITEMS

1. Obama Health Care Flow Chart2. Leadership Seminar - Interact3. Special Education Workshop – April 22, 12 pm, Greenport Auditorium4. Special Education article

Sincerely yours,

Michael Comanda