REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

7:00 p.m., Room 101
AGENDA
1.

Pledge of Allegiance

2.

Questions/comments on any agenda item

ACTION ITEMS

3.

Approval of the minutes of the following meeting: AI# 3

January 15, 2014

4.

Approval of the following financial reports: AI# 4

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.

5.

Budget, Revenue Status Report, Trial Balance

Petty Cash
Treasurers Report
Warrants; Claims
Audit Trail
Budget Transfer Report
Cash Flow
Accounts Receivable
Extra Class Activity

Hear a report from Superintendent, Michael Comanda, on:

1.

Switching to an all digital copy of the summer mailing. The summer

mailing would be in a downloadable format. Print copies would be
available at the school for parent pick up only.

2.

PreK/K proposal and discussion

6.

Veterans deserve our respect and gratitude and in an effort to honor that respect
and gratitude, the Superintendent recommends an exit survey be conducted on the
day of the budget vote to determine community support for the new Alternative
Veterans Exemption. AI# 6

7.

The Superintendent recommends accepting a donation, from Mr. Jerry Curtain, in

the amount of $4,200 to be used for buildings and grounds.

8.

The Superintendent recommends accepting a $2,500 donation, from Mr. Robert

Syron/Peconic Landing, for the purpose of enhancing our joint
Southold/Greenport track program. AI# 8

9.

The Superintendent recommends approving the following change order (decrease)

as per Tetra Tech Architects and Engineers: AI# 9
Change Order No. SC-1

10.

D.F. Stone Contracting Ltd

Site Work Prime Contract

($73,546)

The Superintendent recommends approving the following extra-curricular

appointment for the 2013-2014 school year:
Louis Swain

Jr. High Basketball

$3,941

11.

The Superintendent recommends approving Mrs. Marianne Ladalias application

for salary adjustment for approved courses of study to Step 10/11 M30, $73,870
effective March 1, 2014. AI# 11

12.

The Superintendent recommends approving Ms. Maryann Wojciks application

for salary adjustment for approved courses of study to Step 12, M60, $81,557,
effective March 1, 2014. AI# 12

13.

The Superintendent recommends approving the 2014-2015 school calendar.AI# 13

14.

The Superintendent recommends approving the following courses for salary

adjustment: AI# 14

Name

Course #

K.Hennes

TESL584

3G

TESL586

3G

C. Burke

CEQ515&530

# Credits

3G

Title & Descrip.

Institution

Native Language
Canisius
Arts
Methods of Teaching
Canisius
Subject Area in Native
Language
School Dis. Leadership
StonyBrook

Date
5-6/14
5-6/14
1/31-

4/6/14

Information Items
1.
2.
3.
4.

NYS Association of School Attorneys article on holding Board of

Education retreat

II#1

BOCES 2014/1015 shared services guide (2 copies available at meeting) II# 2

Copies of letter/memo from Ms. Ruroede, CSW on
Cyber Safety, Self Esteem and Relationship Safety
II# 3
NYSSBA annual convention, October 26-28, 2014 in NY City (FYI)
II# 4

5.

Handout on transgender/gender expression

II# 5

6.

Copy of letter to Oysterponds UFSD from Mrs. Wells requesting

course requests and registration forms
Executive Session

Item(s) of potential litigation and the employment history of a particular person(s)

Sincerely yours,

Michael Comanda
Superintendent of Schools

II# 6