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    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
    BUSINESS MEETING
    NOVEMBER 8, 2016
     

    Administrative Matters:  All administrative matters were approved by the Board.

    Personnel MattersAll personnel matters were approved by the Board.

    Business Matters: All business matters were approved by the Board.

    Curriculum and Instructional Matters: All curriculum and instructional matters were approved by the Board.

    Committee Reports: No action taken.

    Policies:

    o   Policy 8130 School Safety Plans and Teams - The policy was approved by the Board.

    o   Policy 5151 Homeless Children - The policy was approved by the Board.

    o   Policy 1500 Public Use of School Facilities - Tabled for the next meeting.

    Discussion Matters: No action taken.

    New Business: No action taken.

    Next Meeting: The next Board of Education Meeting will be a Community Meeting on December 6, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the James Baxter Board Room at Whiporwil School.


     
    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
    BUSINESS MEETING
    OCTOBER 18, 2016
     
     
    Administrative Matters:  All administrative matters were approved by the Board.

    Personnel Matters: All personnel matters were approved by the Board.

    Business Matters: All business matters were approved by the Board.

    Curriculum and Instructional Matters: All curriculum and instructional matters were approved by the Board.

    2016/17 Tax Levy: The Board adopted the budget and tax levy for the 2016/17 school year.

    Policies:

    o   Policy 8130 School Safety Plans and Teams - First reading referred back to committee for proposed second reading.

    o   Policy 5151 Homeless Children - First reading referred back to committee for proposed second reading.
     
    o   Policy 1500 Public Use of School Facilities - Policy 1500 was approved by the Board.
     

    Discussion Matters:

    o   Board Presentation and Reports - Dr. O'Hara explained that a schedule will be announced at the next Board meeting.
     
    o   High School Air Conditioning - Mr. Stucchio explained that the air conditioning is not working at the High School and the     
          District will have to replace all three chillers.
     
    o   Elevator at Pines - Mr. Stucchio explained the cost to replace the elevator and would require a vote
     

    New Business: No action taken.

    Next Meeting:  The next Board of Education Meeting will be a Community Meeting on November 8, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the James Baxter Board Room at Whiporwil School.


     

    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
    SPECIAL MEETING
    September 28, 2016

    Appointment- Director of Pupil Personnel Services: The Board of Education appoints Lois Jankeloff as Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

    Next Meeting:  The next Board of Education Meeting will be a Business Meeting on October 18, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the James Baxter Board Room at Whiporwil School. 


    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
    COMMUNITY MEETING
    September 20, 2016
     

    Meet the Superintendent Night: Dr. O’Hara hosted Meet the Superintendent Night. The night began with a short presentation, and ended with questions and comments from the community.

    Administrative Matters:  All administrative matters were approved by the Board.

    Personnel Matters: All personnel matters were approved by the Board.

    Business Matters: All business matters were approved by the Board.

    Curriculum and Instructional Matters: All curriculum and instructional matters were approved by the Board.

    Committee Reports:

    o   Audit Committee – Mr. Kiley and Brian Mannix are Co-Chairs.

    o   Board Policy Committee – No update.

    o   Islip Town School Board Association Representatives Committee – No update.

    o   District Steering Committee – No update.

    o   HIV/AIDS Committee – No update.

    o   Code of Conduct Committee – No update.

    o   Safety Committee – No update.

    o   Advocacy Committee – Mrs. Weisberg was appointed as Permanent Chairperson.

    o   Facilities Committee – Dr. Crafa was appointed as the Permanent Chairperson.

    Policies:

    o   Policy 1500 Public Use of School Facilities – First reading referred back to committee for proposed 2nd reading.

    o   Policy 6831 Meals and Refreshments – The policy was approved by the Board.

    Discussion Matters:

    o   Board Presentation and Reports -  Tabled for the next meeting.

    o   High School Air Conditioning – Mr. Stucchio presented a PowerPoint to the Board and the community. Mr. Barshay asked that the discussion matter be placed on the agenda for next meeting.

    New Business: No action taken.

    Next Meeting:  The next Board of Education Meeting will be a Business Meeting on October 18, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the James Baxter Board Room at Whiporwil School.


    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
    COMMUNITY MEETING
    September 6, 2016
     

    Administrative Matters:  All administrative matters were approved by the Board.

    Personnel Matters: All personnel matters were approved by the Board.

    Business Matters: All business matters were approved by the Board.

    Curriculum and Instructional Matters: Item 7.2A1 was tabled.

    Committee Reports:

    o   Audit Committee – The committee will elect a chairperson at the next meeting.

    o   Board Policy Committee – Mr. Scarito was appointed chairperson.

    o   Islip Town School Board Association Representatives Committee – Mr. Fortmeyer was appointed chairperson.

    o   District Steering Committee – No update.

    o   HIV/AIDS Committee – No update.

    o   Code of Conduct Committee – No update.

    o   Safety Committee – Ed Spear was appointed permanent chairperson.

    o   Advocacy Committee – No update.

    o   Facilities Committee – Dr. Crafa was appointed as chairperson and explains that all buildings have been surveyed.

    Policies:

    o   Policy 6831 Meals and Refreshments – First reading referred back to committee for proposed 2nd reading.

    Discussion Matters: Board Presentation and Reports were tabled for the next meeting.

    New Business: No action taken.

    Next Meeting:  The next Board of Education Meeting will be a Community Meeting on September 20, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the James Baxter Board Room at Whiporwil School.


    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
    BUSINESS MEETING
    August 23, 2016
     
    Administrative Matters:  All administrative matters were approved by the Board.

    Personnel Matters: All personnel matters were approved by the Board.

    Business Matters: All business matters were approved by the Board.

    Curriculum and Instructional Matters: All curriculum and instructional matters were approved by the Board.

    Committee Reports: All committees will report their permanent chair at the September 6th meeting.

    Policies:

    o   Policy 5311.3 Students Complaints and Grievances Regarding Discrimination on the Basis of Sex or Disability – Policy was adopted on first reading upon advice of counsel.

    Discussion Matters: Meet the Superintendent Night will be held at the September 20th Board of Education Meeting.

    New Business: No action taken.

    Next Meeting:  The next Board of Education Meeting will be a Business Meeting on September 6, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the James Baxter Board Room at Whiporwil School. 


    BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
    BUSINESS MEETING
    August 2, 2016
     

    Administrative Matters:  All administrative matters were approved by the Board.

    Personnel Matters: All personnel matters were approved by the Board.

    Business Matters: All business matters were approved by the Board.

    Curriculum and Instructional Matters: All curriculum and instructional matters were approved by the Board.

    Committee Reports: No action taken.

    Discussion Matters: No action taken.

    New Business: No action taken.

    Next Meeting:  The next Board of Education Meeting will be an Business Meeting on August 23, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the James Baxter Board Room at Whiporwil School.