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 DECEMBER 12, 2013 7:30 PM

AGENDA 1. 2. 3. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes of November 21, 2013 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. Marilyn Rutkoski of Girl Scout Troop 734 b. Superintendents Report c. Building and Grounds 5 Year Strategic Plan M. Engelhardt d. Information on 2014 Empire Rate Increase e. Track Update M. Engelhardt Munistat Services Blueprints f. Letter(s) of Support for SCSSA Letter to Commissioner King to Improve Common Core/Assessment Implementation g. 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 2nd 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 DECEMBER 12, 2013 7:30 PM AGENDA 5. New Business Donation a. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept a donation of one (1) iPad from Girl Scout Troop 734 that will be used for students with disabilities at Cutchogue East Elementary School. Personnel a. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept a letter of retirement from James F. McKenna, Superintendent of Schools, effective July 31, 2014. b. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept a letter of retirement from Susan Boyles effective at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. c. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Meghan Cereola as a 4/5 leave replacement (Julianne Milliman) at BA Step 1 without benefits effective January 6, 2014 February 14, 2014 pending completion of all requirements. d. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Megan Collins for a 6th class of Home Economics effective January 6, 2014 through April 11, 2014 prorated at the MCTA contractual stipend. e. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Christopher Nolan as a leave replacement (Mary Roberts) at BA Step 1 from January 6, 2014 through June 26, 2014. Mr. Nolan will retain his teacher assistant health benefits. f. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Junior Varsity Cheering coach Brittany Letterello for a prorated salary of 8 of the 46 days due to the lack of participation in cheering which resulted in the sport being dropped.

g. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve facilitators for the Common Core Mathematics Implementation and Curriculum Writing K 6 for one credit. This is part of the turnkey training from our work with NTI in Albany and in an effort to adapt the modules and current curriculum to better align with the CCS. The following teachers are to be paid for one credit at $796.00 each: Bonnie Connolly Catherine Duffy Kathleen Scholand (tentative)

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2013 7:30 PM AGENDA h. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following teachers for a stipend of $525.00 each for 15 hours of work funded through Title IIA Code 15: Mary Baldwin Jeannine Graviano Lydia Burns Diane McGunnigle Gerry Zuhoski Diane Graeb Jeanne Finger Meghan Tepfenhardt Madelyn Rothman (Will be paid through Special Education Grant Funds) Resolutions a. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a rate fee of $3,500.00 from Munistat for Municipal Finance Advisory Services for the $925,000.00 Serial Bonds. b. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve $6,800.00 for a bond rating by Standard and Poor to facilitate the sale of bonds to finance the track. c. 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. d. Resolved a motion by ________ seconded by ________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a special education contract with Alternatives for Children from September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. 6. 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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