MATTITUCK-CUTCHOGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Gerard Diffley, President Charles Anderson, Vice President Douglas

Cooper, Trustee William Gatz, Trustee 385 Depot Lane, Cutchogue, NY 11935 Sarah Hassildine, Trustee James F. McKenna, Superintendent of Schools Laura Jens-Smith, Trustee Jeffrey Smith, Trustee MISSION STATEMENT The Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District is dedicated to providing a welcoming and safe environment where diversity, interdependence and self-discovery are valued. Educators, students, families, and community members work together creating a dynamic, flexible, and engaging learning process to:

Nurture individuals passion for life and learning Foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking Encourage a range of perspectives Promote and practice personal integrity
As a result, students develop academic excellence, confidence, and resiliency to face future challenges in order to contribute to and inspire positive change in the local and global community.

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 16, 2014 7:30 PM

AGENDA

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Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes of December 12, 2013, October 2013 Claims Report and the Financial and Treasurer Reports Audience and Communications During this time, the President of the Board will recognize you to speak. Please state your name, residence and agenda topic you wish to address. You will have 3 minutes to speak. There will be no audience participation once the Board commences new business until the end of the meeting. Information Items a. SADD Club Standing Up for Justice A. Nydegger and students b. Superintendents Report c. Advanced Placement Report S. Petretti d. Track update and selection of track color e. Board of Education Committee Reports Audit William Gatz Buildings, Safety, and Grounds Douglas Cooper Curriculum and Health Laura Jens-Smith Negotiations Gerard Diffley Personnel Gerard Diffley Policy and Legislative Outreach - Jeffrey Smith 3rd reading of policies: 4321 Programs for students with Disabilities, 4321.15 Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities , 5153 Student Assignment to Schools and Classes, 9420 Building Principal and Classroom Teacher Evaluation , 9421 Evaluation of Staff Technology Sarah Hassildine

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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 16, 2014 AGENDA 5. New Business Personnel a. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to grant a tenure appointment to Sarah Wasser, Librarian, effective March 1, 2014. b. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Meghan Cereola as a substitute teacher effective December 16, 2013. c. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following coaches for the 2013-2014 school year: Nick Manne - Junior Varsity Boys Lacrosse James Hoeg - Volunteer Assistant Girls Lacrosse Cory Dolson - Varsity Wrestling (*effective November 20, 2013) Ronald Rosso - Junior Varsity Wrestling (*effective November 20, 2013) Steve VanDood - Junior High Girls Basketball Mat Litchult - Junior High Girls Basketball Steve DeCaro - Varsity Baseball John Zilnicki - Junior Varsity Baseball Gene Rochlar - Volunteer Assistant Baseball Kelly Pickering - Varsity Softball Kim Gerstung- Junior Varsity Softball Chris Robinson - Varsity Girls Track Karl Himmelman Varsity Assistant Track Mike Huey - Varsity Boys Tennis Cory Dolson - Junior Varsity Boys Tennis d. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to rescind the previous appointment for Jeanne Finger to receive a stipend of $525.00 for 15 hours of math curriculum work. e. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to rescind the previous appointment for Catherine Duffy to receive a facilitators stipend of $796.00 for Common core Mathematics Implementation and Curriculum Writing K-6. f. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Denise Ficurilli for a stipend of $525.00 for 15 hours of math curriculum work funded through Title IIA Code 15. 2

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 16, 2014 AGENDA Resolutions a. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a special education contract with East End Kids PLLC effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. b. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a special education contract with Achieve Beyond effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. c. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a special education contract with Psychologist John Suozzi, P.C. effective February 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. d. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve an amendment to Best Inc. for four (4) days of planning, staff development and student programs related to Connecting Character to Conduct in the amount of $3,200.00 for the 2013-2014 school year. The vast majority of this payment is through Title II grant money. (Amendment forthcoming) e. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept refund checks that represent the overbilling of all Verizon accounts with regard to the FCC Lowest Price Order ruling. The recovered amounts total $76,403.69 less the 30% fee of $22,654.14. f. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the actions of the CSE, Preschool, and 504 in accordance with the minutes.

g. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following district policies: 4321 4321.15 5153 9420 9421 6. Programs for students with Disabilities Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities Student Assignment to Schools and Classes Building Principal and Classroom Teacher Evaluation Evaluation of Staff

Audience and Communications (other than agenda items) You will be called upon by the Board President. Once again state your name, residence and topic. You will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. However, the Board will not take action on items not on the agenda. Adjourn

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