Copiague Union Free School District public meetings in 2020
3 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on December 21, 2020, and approved a series of routine personnel actions, policy updates, and administrative items. The most consequential decision was awarding an Energy Performance Contract to ECG Engineering, pending legal and business approval, to support potential energy-saving improvements. The board also adopted an amended Districtwide Emergency Management Plan as mandated by New York State, and approved budget transfers over $10,000.
- Awarded Energy Performance Contract to ECG Engineering, P.C. (pending contract approval)
- Adopted amendment to Districtwide Emergency Management Plan for public health emergencies
- Approved 2020-2021 budget transfers in excess of $10,000
- Approved 26 policy changes including grading, homework, and testing programs
- Accepted donation of toys and winter coats from Copiague Fire Department
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education met on December 7, 2020, and approved a series of routine personnel actions, including resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, and coaching stipends. The board also approved policy changes related to instructional programs and special education placements. All items were passed unanimously.
- Approved resignation of part-time food service worker Amanda Callaghan, effective 11/17/20
- Approved child care leaves for teachers Lisa Ozelsancak and Yvonne Pino through 6/30/21
- Reappointed Christina Aronowitz as English teacher at $83,915 prorated
- Approved winter coaching stipends totaling over $100,000
- Approved 15 policy changes including programs for English Language Learners and homebound instruction
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education met on November 23, 2020, and took action on a series of routine items, including approving minutes, personnel appointments, leaves, and policy changes. The board also approved budget transfers over $10,000 for October 2020 and accepted a donation of backpacks from Costco. Several reports were presented for information only.
- Approved 16 special education policy updates (policies 4321 series)
- Approved budget transfers in excess of $10,000 for October 2020
- Approved appointment of Diana Ellefsen as Regular Substitute School Psychologist at $65,871 salary
- Approved donation of backpacks from Costco Wholesale Corporation
- Approved leave of absence for cafeteria aide Lisa Lord (medical, 11/24/20-1/29/21)