RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education appoints the following individuals as substitutes for the 2009-2010 school year, as follows:
Name Type/Building Effective Date Matthew McCall Per Diem Substitute Secondary 11/18/09-06/30/10 Jason Perna Per Diem Substitute Secondary 09/01/09-06/30/10 Joseph Scurderi Per Diem Substitute Elementary 11/18/09-06/30/10
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7. Appointments of Teaching and Support Staff
The District recently advertised for candidates to fill various teacher and support staff vacancies for 2009-2010. Candidates were interviewed by committees, building principals, and/or the superintendent.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Name Position/Subject Effective Date(s) Building Maria Gonzalez Parent-Child Home Visitor 11/16/09-05/27/10 DW Catherina Grella Substitute Paraprofessional 11/18/09-06/30/10 DW Maria Kreuscher Winter Concert Chaperone 12/17/09 HS Leslie Murray Winter Concert Chaperone 12/17/09 HS Jennifer Parez Winter Concert Chaperone 12/17/09 HS Sonya Signorelli Parent-Child Home Visitor 11/16/09-05/27/10 DW Karen Spadafora Paraprofessional Job Coach 11/09/09-06/30/10 DW
8. Life Skills Employment
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the employment of Life Skills students from the secondary school 8:1:1 program to work with the buildings and grounds staff under supervision of a job coach or paraprofessional. The students will be compensated for the work they perform at the minimum hourly rate.
Name Position Effective Date(s) Building Student 1 Student/Assistant Custodian 11/09/09-06/30/10 DW Student 2 Student/Assistant Custodian 11/09/09-06/30/10 DW
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FISCAL SECTION
9. Salary Moves
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following salary moves on the salary schedule, effective September 1, 2009:
Names From To Jacqueline Esp E/6 F/6
10. Payment Authorization
The Board of Education has appointed an Independent Claims Auditor to review bills and authorize the processing of payment during the period between Board of Education meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the report by the Independent Claims Auditor for the month of October 2009 and authorizes payment of the monthly bills listed on Warrants for the month of October 2009, as audited by the Independent Claims Auditor as follows:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves and enters into an agreement with ________________ at a cost of $_____________ to perform the work as described in Phase I (Freezer and Water Heater Installation) as related to the Capital Project 58023302-0-001-013. Specifications of the bid clearly state all work to be completed during the winter recess (December 24, 2009 through January 3, 2010) when school is not in session.
12. Contracts
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts, as well as at the established cost contained in said contracts:
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Transportation (09/01/09-06/30/10); Hope for Youth; and (2009-2010) School Aid Specialists (2009-2010).
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13. Donations
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the following donations:
v Epson Stylus All-in-One CX5000 printer/copier/scanner and Epson Stylus C86 inkjet color printer from Mr. James Ryan (estimated value of $50); v Kenmore microwave oven model #5658948090 (estimated value of $50) from Ms. Carol Perkins; and v Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. donated $68.94 form merchandise sold at local stores.
14. Internal Audit Request for Proposal (RFP)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves appointment of Coughlin, Foundotos, Cullen & Danowski, LLP as external auditor for the 2009-2010 school year at an annual fee not to exceed $36,200, as per the letter of engagement.
15. External Audit Request for Proposal (RFP)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of R.S. Abrams, LLP as internal auditor for the 2009-2010 school year at an annual fee not to exceed $20,000, as per the letter of engagement.
MISCELLANEOUS SECTION
16. Building Use Summary
Building use forms for upcoming activities.
17. Adjournment
It is likely that the Board of Education will move to enter into Executive Session immediately upon adjournment of Public Session.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL ITEMS MAY BE ADDED TO THIS AGENDA.