Commack Union Free School District public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Special Meeting December 19, 2022
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education held a special meeting on December 19, 2022, where it approved three personnel-related actions: a resolution agreement with an employee, a sick bank memorandum with the teachers' association, and a memorandum with the secretarial union. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Resolution Agreement with employee #10362
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Commack Teachers Association for sick bank for employee #11657
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Commack Schools Secretarial Association/UPSEU
Board of Education Meeting December 8, 2022
The Commack Board of Education met on December 8, 2022, to approve routine administrative actions. The board voted to accept various donations, approve a comprehensive personnel agenda including retirements and leave replacements, and sign service contracts. Additionally, the board authorized the use of NYLAF banking services and approved guest student tuition agreements with other districts.
- Approved donations totaling $11,466.23, including $5,000 from North Ridge Primary School PTA for playground installation and $4,000 from Sawmill PTA for field trips.
- Approved personnel actions including the creation of one Office Assistant position in the Athletics Office and the retirement of Teacher Assistant Diane Wilson effective June 30, 2023.
- Approved contracts with Brookville Center for Children's Services, Harris School Solutions, North Coast Psychological, and UCP of Greater Suffolk, Inc. for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Approved guest student tuition contracts with Harborfields CSD and Manhasset UFSD for special education placements.
- Authorized the district's use of NYLAF banking services.
Board of Education Meeting November 10,2022
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting a donation of a Whitney piano from board member Steven Hartman, approving the previous meeting's minutes, and approving a detailed personnel agenda with retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments. The meeting also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.
- Accept donation of Whitney piano and seat from Steven Hartman
- Approve minutes from October 13, 2022 board meeting
- Approve personnel actions: 3 retirements, 8 resignations, 11 leaves, 16 appointments
- Approve co-curricular appointments and revisions for 2022-2023 school year
- Public comment periods for agenda items and other matters
Board of Education Meeting October 13, 2022
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting donations, approving minutes, and a detailed personnel agenda covering new positions, retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments. Public comment is available for specific agenda items and other matters.
- Accept donation of camera equipment valued at $240.00 from Brenda Lentsch to Commack High School Art Department
- Accept $4,340.00 donation from Class of 2022 for glass graphics for senior entrance at Commack High School
- Approve minutes from September 8, 2022 and October 6, 2022 meetings
- Create three civil service positions: Call-in Athletic Office Assistant, Part-time School Attendance Aide, Part-time Office Assistant Public Relations
- Approve personnel actions including retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments
Board of Education Meeting September 8, 2022
The Commack Board of Education held its September 8, 2022 meeting to approve the start-of-year personnel roster, including new teacher appointments and resignations. The board voted to accept two specific donations valued at over $14,000 and approved a contract with the Huntington Arts Council. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as the approval of previous minutes and committee reports.
- Acceptance of a $9,400 donation of two benches for Commack High School's courtyard from Friends of Rachel Antorino & Matthew Hathaway
- Acceptance of a $4,986.50 donation of 17 light towers for the 'Soccer Under the Stars' event from the Commack Soccer League
- Approval of a contract with the Huntington Arts Council Journey Program
- Approval of personnel actions including the appointment of new teachers and the resignation of four instructional staff members
- Approval of the minutes from the August 18, 2022 Board of Education Meeting
Board of Education Meeting July 14, 2022
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including electing a president and vice president, and will vote on appointments and designations for the 2022-2023 school year. The board will also hold public hearings on the District Emergency Response Plan and Policy #3410 Code of Conduct, and consider a consent agenda with contracts, transportation, and reserve funding resolutions.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Public hearing on District Emergency Response Plan
- Public hearing on Policy #3410 Code of Conduct
- Accept donation of field hockey sticks and goggles valued at $1,500.00
- Authorize transfers up to $1,000,000 each to various reserves and $2,400,000 from EBALR
Board of Education Meeting June 9, 2022
The Commack Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving personnel actions (appointments, retirements, leaves), accepting donations, and recognizing students and staff. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on substantive issues.
- Approve personnel agenda: create 1 Curriculum Associate for Administration, abolish 1 District-wide Associate Principal, approve retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments
- Recognize tenure appointments for 19 staff members, including principals and assistant principals
- Accept donations totaling $1,428.30 from PTA, General Mills Box Tops, and other groups
- Approve minutes from May 12, May 17, and May 19, 2022 meetings
- Recognize student achievements in academics, athletics, and arts
Special Board of Education Meeting May19, 2022
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 19, 2022, to approve personnel actions and other administrative items. The board voted to create new positions, including assistant principals and an assistant superintendent, and to abolish the Executive Director of Instructional Services position. They also approved several appointments and resolutions, including a memorandum of agreement for a sick bank and a medical examination directive.
- Approved creation of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and two Assistant Principal positions, effective July 1, 2022
- Abolished Executive Director of Instructional Services position, effective July 1, 2022
- Approved probationary appointment of Timothy J. Russo as Assistant Superintendent at $190,000 salary
- Approved probationary appointment of Jeanne Marie Powers as Assistant Principal at Burr Intermediate School at $134,188
- Approved probationary appointment of Amy Nicole Martin as Assistant Principal at Commack Middle School at $151,927
Board of Education Meeting May12, 2022
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including personnel actions, donations, and consent agenda items. The board will also receive updates on facilities and bond projects, and hear committee reports. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approved donations: $754.62 from Bonnie Helfner DDS PC to Commack High School's Masque & Wig program, and $250.00 from Munistat to a student
- Approved personnel agenda including retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, and appointments
- Approved disposal of two broken shelving units at Hubbs Administration Building
- Approved health service contracts for students attending private/parochial schools
- Approved minutes from April 5, 7, 14, and 26 meetings
Board of Education Meeting April 14, 2022
The Commack Board of Education is meeting to review the budget for adoption, hear committee reports, and vote on donations and a large personnel agenda. The personnel agenda includes creating a Community Relations Assistant position, accepting resignations, approving leaves of absence, and making appointments. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and acknowledge correspondence.
- Budget review for adoption
- Accept donation of 2,000 hand sanitizer containers valued at $2,000 from Costello's Ace Hardware
- Create 1 Community Relations Assistant position
- Approve personnel actions including resignations, leaves, and appointments
- Approve minutes from March and April meetings
Board of Education Meeting March 10, 2022
The Commack Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting donations, approving minutes, and acting on a lengthy list of personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments. The agenda also includes informational reports on athletics, a Northwell Health presentation, and committee updates.
- Accept $500 donations from Geri & Tom Benincasa, Frank & Carol Rizzo, and Chris & Bill Grieco to establish memorial scholarships
- Approve minutes from Feb 10 regular and Feb 15/17 special executive meetings
- Approve 14 instructional retirements (e.g., Jessie DeLuca, Debra Finkel) and 3 civil service retirements
- Approve 6 resignations including William Burleson (School Resource Officer) and Daniel Meeker (Network & Systems Specialist)
- Approve appointments including Lauren DiMarzo (Teacher Assistant) and Pamela Lang (Teacher Assistant)