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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HIGHLIGHTSBUSINESS MEETINGNOVEMBER 8, 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.
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 HIGHLIGHTSBUSINESS MEETINGOCTOBER 18, 2016Administrative 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 theDistrict 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, 2016Appointment- 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 HIGHLIGHTSCOMMUNITY MEETINGSeptember 20, 2016Meet 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 HIGHLIGHTSCOMMUNITY MEETINGSeptember 6, 2016Administrative 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 HIGHLIGHTSBUSINESS MEETINGAugust 23, 2016Administrative 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 HIGHLIGHTSBUSINESS MEETINGAugust 2, 2016Administrative 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.