Commack Union Free School District public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Thu Dec 19, 2024
Board of Education Meeting December 19, 2024
Commack school board to vote on personnel actions, donations, and policy updates
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss administrative reports on policy, armed security, regionalization, and science education, as well as committee reports on technology and legislative advocacy. The board will also vote on accepting donations, approving minutes, and a large personnel agenda covering retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments, and coaching positions.
- Donations accepted: $124 to school lunch, $31.50 to CMS, $50 to CHS, $1,000 scholarship, $10,000 scholarship
- Retirement: Anthony Barone, Physical Education Teacher at CMS, effective 6/30/25
- Tenure appointment: Jon Miale as Guidance Counselor, effective 2/1/25
- 19 per-diem substitute teacher appointments for 2024-25 school year
- Coaching appointments for spring 2024-25 at CHS and CMS
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt resolutions to accept the following listed donations.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve the minutes from the November 14, 2024 Board of Education Meeting.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. Personnel Agenda
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-13
52 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve the Lease Amendment with Building Blocks for the purpose of installing window film to the interior windows inside the courtyard area at Sagtikos Elementary School, and authorize the…
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. Policy Updates
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to adjourn meeting.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Thu Nov 14, 2024
Board of Education Meeting November 14, 2024
Board to hear armed guards security update, accept donations, approve personnel
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to hear a security update on armed guards, receive committee reports, and take action on donations, minutes, and a large personnel agenda. The board will also accept public comments on agenda items and other matters. The meeting includes procedural items like the pledge, roll call, and approval of prior minutes.
- Security update on armed guards presentation
- Accept $1,447.02 donation from Burr Intermediate School PTA for cafeteria TVs
- Accept $4,000 donation from Sawmill Intermediate School PTA for field trips
- Approve personnel agenda including retirements, leaves, appointments, and coaching changes
- Approve agreement with Employee Number 00260
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt resolutions to accept the following listed donations.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve the Minutes from the October 10, 2024 Board of Education Meeting
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. Personnel Agenda
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14
56 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. Policy Update
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to adjourn meeting.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Thu Oct 10, 2024
Board of Education Meeting October 10, 2024
Commack school board to accept soccer league donation, approve personnel actions
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting a donation from the Commack Soccer League for light towers valued at under $5,000, and approving a personnel agenda with resignations, leaves, appointments, and coaching positions. The board will also hear reports on social-emotional learning and committee updates, and take public comment on agenda items and other matters.
- Accept donation of light towers from Commack Soccer League for Soccer Under the Stars at Commack High School on 10/21/24, valued under $5,000
- Approve personnel actions: resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, and coaching appointments for winter 2024-2025
- Approve minutes from September 5, 2024 and October 1, 2024 meetings
- Public comment periods for agenda items and other school district matters
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt resolutions to accept the following listed donation.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve the Minutes from the September 11, 2024 Board of Education Meeting and the October 1, 2024 Special Meeting
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. PERSONNEL AGENDA
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-16
64 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to adjourn meeting.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Thu Sep 5, 2024
Board of Education Meeting September 5, 2024
Commack school board approves personnel, contracts, and emergency plans
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including personnel actions, guest tuition contracts, and building emergency response plans. The agenda also includes reports on school opening, community updates, and a technology five-year plan, plus public comment periods.
- Approved personnel agenda including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence
- Approved guest tuition contracts with Lynbrook UFSD, Middle Country CSD, and North Babylon UFSD for special education services
- Approved disposal of outdated world language textbooks at Commack Middle School
- Adopted building emergency response plans
- Recognized a student as Suffolk County 2024-2026 Teen Poet Laureate
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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Minutes — Motion to approve the Minutes from the August 22, 2024 Board of Education Meeting, and the August 28, 2024 Special Meeting
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. PERSONNEL AGENDA
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. Approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-8 — Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-8
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
2. Obsolete and Disposable Items — Motion to approve the obsolescence and disposal (as noted) of the listed items.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
3. Guest Tuition Contracts - Listed Districts — Motion to approve contracts with the listed school districts for their students to receive special education services from our district during Summer…
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
4. Building Emergency Response Plans — Motion to adopt the District's 2024-2025 Building Emergency Response Plans.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
5. Consulting Agreements – Listed Vendors — Motion to approve the contract, and rider where applicable, with the listed vendors for their services for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the…
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
6. SEQRA Type II Resolution - 2024-2025 Capital Projects — Motion to adopt the SEQRA Type II Resolution for the 2024-2025 Capital Projects and authorize the President of the Board to sign same.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
7. Resolution Agreement — Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-8
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
8. Bloomberg Finance L.P. Agreement — Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-8
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. Resolution - Lease Revision for Building Blocks
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
2. Lease Amendment - ES BOCES — Motion to approve the Lease Amendment with ES BOCES for a total of six classrooms at Old Farms Elementary School for 8 years and 5 months from October 1, 2024 through…
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
3. Appointment of Voting Delegates — Motion to appoint on behalf of the Commack Board of Education, Sue Hermer as Voting Delegate and Steve Hartman as the alternate delegate for the 2024 NYSSBA…
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. Adjourn Meeting — Motion to adjourn meeting.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Thu Aug 22, 2024
Board of Education Meeting August 22, 2024
Board to approve personnel actions, donations, and discuss 2024-25 goals
The Commack Board of Education will meet on August 22, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items. They will review a policy update, capital project update, summer projects, and discuss board goals for 2024-2025. The board will also vote on accepting donations, approving minutes from the July 11 meeting, and a large personnel agenda including appointments, resignations, leaves, and coaching assignments.
- Accept $150 donation to School Lunch Fund and plant donations valued at $200 for Marion Carll Farm
- Approve personnel actions: 6 resignations, 5 leaves, 7 probationary appointments, 24 substitute teachers, and coaching assignments
- Discuss Board Goals for 2024-2025
- Approve minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting
- Public comment on agenda items and other school matters
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt resolutions to accept the following listed donation.
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve the Minutes from the Board of Education meeting July 11, 2024
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. PERSONNEL AGENDA
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-22
88 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. Resolution Agreement
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve the Board of Education Goals for 2024-2025
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
3. Re-Adoption of Policies as listed on the the Agenda
4 yea
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Thu Jul 11, 2024
Copy of Board of Education Meeting July 11, 2024
Board reorganizes, approves appointments, designations, donations, and personnel actions
The Commack Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including electing a president and vice-president, and swearing in a new trustee. The board will vote on appointments and official designations for the 2024-2025 school year, accept donations, and approve a personnel agenda with numerous appointments, resignations, and leaves. A public hearing on the emergency response plan and a facilities update are also on the agenda.
- Accept donations totaling over $8,000, including $4,000 from Burr Intermediate School PTA for a Sensory Lounge and $1,500 from Commack High School PTA for class scholarships
- Create positions for Teacher of the Vision and Teacher of the Deaf
- Approve 6 probationary appointments and 11 leave replacement/other instructional appointments, plus dozens of substitute teacher appointments
- Approve retirements, resignations, and leaves of absence for staff
- Public hearing on the Emergency Response Plan
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve appointments for the 2024-2025 school year.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve official Designations for the 2024-2025 School Year
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to adopt resolutions to accept the following listed donations.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to approve the Minutes from the June 6, 2024 Board of Education Meeting
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. PERSONNEL AGENDA
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
1. Re-Adoption of Policies as listed on the the Agenda
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
2. Resolution
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Dana Schultz yea
Thu Jun 6, 2024
Board of Education Meeting June 6, 2024
Board to approve personnel actions including new Financial Literacy Teacher position
The Commack Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving personnel actions, accepting donations, and approving prior meeting minutes. The most significant item is the creation of a Financial Literacy Teacher position and the appointment of ten probationary staff for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also recognize student achievements and hear public comments.
- Creation of 1 Financial Literacy Teacher position and 1 Confidential Senior Office Assistant position
- Appointment of 10 probationary staff including teachers, a guidance counselor, and a librarian
- Acceptance of $250 donation from Munistat Services Inc. and $326.70 in school supplies from Walmart
- Approval of minutes from May 9, May 21, and May 23 meetings
- Recognition of student achievements and tenure appointments
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt resolutions to accept the listed donations.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to approve the minutes from the May 9, 2024 Board of Education Meeting and the May 21, 2024 Budget and Trustee Election and the May 23, 2024 Special Meeting
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
1. PERSONNEL AGENDA
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-19
95 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to approve the Lease Amendment with Building Blocks at Sagtikos Elementary School for 10 years from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2034, and authorize the President of the Board to sign same.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
1. Resolution Agreement
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to adjourn meeting.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Thu May 9, 2024
Board of Education Meeting May 9, 2024
Commack BOE approves personnel actions, donations, and budget hearing
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the personnel agenda with retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments, accepting donations, and approving minutes. The board will also hear a budget hearing and receive reports on art/music and summer programs. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approved personnel actions including retirements (Richard Sales), resignations (Marissa Gerbino, Dawn Cerulli, etc.), and appointments (Toby Elmore as Director of Student Affairs, Deana Fortunato as CSE/CPSE Chairperson, etc.)
- Accepted donations: $500 from Commack Road Runners Club, $1,400 from Suffolk County Cross-Country and Track Coaches Association, outdoor games from Ryan T. Horodnicki Memorial Fund, and $11.30 from Box Tops for Education
- Budget hearing for the upcoming school year
- State of the District report on art and music programs and summer programs
- Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024 meeting
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🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Donations — Motion to adopt resolutions to accept the listed donations.
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
1. Approval of Minutes — Motion to approve the Minutes from the April 18, 2024 Board of Education Meeting.
3 yea · 2 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Steve Hartman not_present · Susan J Hermer not_present
1. Personnel Agenda
3 yea · 2 not_present
Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese not_present · Susan J Hermer not_present
1. Approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14 — Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
2. Resolution Agreement — Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
3. Board of Education Meeting Date — Motion to change the Board of Education meeting date from August 15, 2024 to August 22, 2024.
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
4. Bids — Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
5. Hold Harmless Agreements - Homecoming — Motion to approve the Hold Harmless Agreements with the Town of Huntington and the Town of Smithtown for the District's Homecoming Parade on September 21…
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
6. Obsolete and Disposable Items — Motion to approve the obsolescence and disposal of the listed item.
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
7. Health Services Contract - Listed District — Motion to approve the 2023-2024 contract with the listed school district for students who reside in the Commack UFSD and attend private/parochial…
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
8. Consultant/Vendor/Association Contracts – Listed Vendors — Motion to approve the contract, and rider where applicable, with the listed vendors for their services for the 2024-2025 school year and…
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
9. NYSED Form for 2019 Bond Project - Bloomberg Lab (008-035) — Motion to approve the NYSED Application for Examination and Approval of Final Plans and Specifications Form for the 2019 Bond Project…
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
10. Field Trips — Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
11. WS BOCES Joint Cooperative Bidding Resolution — Motion to adopt the BOCES Joint Municipal Cooperative Bidding Resolution granting Western Suffolk BOCES the authority to act on our behalf to…
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
12. Resolution Agreement — Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
13. Policy # 1640 — Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
1. Adjourn Meeting — Motion to adjourn meeting.
4 yea · 1 not_present
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Gus Hueber yea · Susan J Hermer not_present
Thu Apr 18, 2024
Board of Education Meeting April 18, 2024
Board to approve personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and appointments
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of administrative and personnel items. Key actions include approving the personnel agenda with retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments, and other staffing changes, as well as a consent agenda covering items 2-26. The meeting also includes student recognition, a state of the district report on athletics, committee reports, and public comment periods.
- Approval of personnel agenda including retirement of Guidance Counselor Nancy Neibloom (CMS, effective 6/30/24) and resignations of several staff members
- Appointments include 11 tenure appointments (e.g., Nicole Dwyer, Speech Pathologist; Mark Stuckey, Director of Art & Music; Carrie Lipenholtz, Principal) and numerous per-diem substitute teachers
- Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024, Special Meeting April 11, 2024, BOCES Meeting April 16, 2024, and Executive Session April 16, 2024
- Consent agenda items 2-26 to be approved as presented or amended
- Public comment periods for agenda items and other district matters
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. PERSONNEL AGENDA
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-26
130 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
1. Approval of Revised Policy #7618
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
2. Memorandum of Agreement
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
3. Memorandum of Agreement
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to adjourn meeting.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Thu Mar 14, 2024
Board of Education Meeting March 14, 2024
Board to approve personnel actions, donations, and consent agenda
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, accept a donation, and pass a consent agenda. The agenda includes retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments, and field trips. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Accept $3,500 donation from North Ridge Primary School PTA for a book vending machine
- Create 1 Website Specialist position; appoint Brett Malamud to it
- Approve retirements of 6 teachers and 3 school nurses effective June 30, 2024 or later
- Approve field trips to Fox News Production (NYC) and MetLife Stadium (NJ) for Commack High School
- Nominate MaryEllen Cunningham and Debbie Adams-Kaden for Western Suffolk BOCES Board
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Minutes — Motion to approve the Minutes of the February 15, 2024 Board of Education Meeting
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
1. Personnel Agenda
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
1. Memorandum of Agreement
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
2. Settlement Agreement
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
1. Adjourn Meeting — Motion to adjourn meeting.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Thu Feb 15, 2024
Board of Education Meeting February 15, 2024
Board to approve personnel actions including retirements, appointments, and coaching changes
The Commack Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving personnel actions, accepting donations, and reviewing policies. The board will also hear public comments and recognize student achievements. The most significant items are the approval of the personnel agenda with numerous retirements, appointments, and leaves, and the acceptance of two scholarship donations.
- Accept $500 donation for Matthew Kreamer & Kyle Dilegame Memorial CBA Scholarship and $1,000 for Dawn Mulvey Memorial Scholarship
- Approve personnel agenda with 10 instructional retirements, including Assistant Principal Frank Agovino, and 1 civil service retirement
- Approve appointments including School Counselor Jillian Golubow and Special Education Teacher Emily Tanzi
- Rescind wrestling assistant coaching appointment for Matthew Guercio
- Review Policy #6190 - Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the Minutes from the January 11, 2024 Board of Education Meeting
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
1. PERSONNEL AGENDA
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14
70 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to approve the Amendment to the original lease agreement between the District and Building Blocks Developmental Pre-School Inc., dated July 1, 2019, for a playground update and authorize the…
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
1. Memorandum of Agreement
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
2. Policy # 6190 - Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to adjourn meeting.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Thu Jan 11, 2024
Board of Education Meeting January 11, 2024
Commack BOE to accept $25K in donations, approve personnel actions
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including accepting donations, approving personnel actions, and handling consent agenda items. The board will also hear a report on elementary education and hold a public hearing on school tax assessment and property tax exemptions.
- Accept $20,000 donation from Joseph Weiss and Frances R. Weiss Family Trust for special education programs
- Accept $5,000 Mark Burr Music Scholarship donation
- Accept wheelchair donation valued at $381.97
- Approve personnel agenda including retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments
- Public hearing on school tax assessment and property tax exemptions
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt resolutions to accept the following listed donations:
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to approve the minutes from the December 14, 2023 Board of Education Meeting
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
1. Personnel Agenda
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented and/or amended 2-14
70 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea · Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea
Motion to adjourn meeting.
5 yea
Justin Varughese yea · Steve Hartman yea · William Hender yea · Susan J Hermer yea · Gus Hueber yea