Copiague Union Free School District public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education met to approve several personnel actions, including new probationary teacher contracts and seasonal coaching staff. The meeting also addressed staff resignations and the appointment of instructional support teachers for the Home Learning Program.
- Probationary appointment of Rosanne Golding (Social Studies) at $77,632
- Probationary appointment of Elaine Cleary (Mathematics) at $95,151
- Temporary appointment of Ezequiel Hernandez (Physical Education) at $52,101
- Approval of Spring 2022 coaching staff with various salaries ranging from $6,776 to $10,760
- Appointment of Saturday Program teachers at an hourly rate of $53 via ARP grant
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on December 6, 2021, to approve a series of routine personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and stipends, as well as policy updates and budget transfers. The board also approved agreements with healthcare and neuropsychology providers. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved resignations of a school psychologist, two teaching assistants, and a per diem substitute teacher
- Appointed Brianna Kraut as part-time music teacher at $64,374 (prorated) and per diem substitute at $165/day
- Approved winter wrestling coach stipend of $5,410 for Justin Boone
- Approved budget transfers in excess of $10,000 for 2021/2022
- Approved agreements with Maxim Healthcare Staffing and Fontanetta Neuropsychology PLLC
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education is approving routine personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and a new secondary assistant principal, as well as policy changes and a revised pay schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings.
- Approve Janine Proulx as Secondary Assistant Principal at Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School, salary $160,425
- Accept resignations of Physical Education Teacher William Holscher and others
- Approve revised 2021-2022 substitute and grant-funded pay rates
- Approve policy changes 1530 (Smoking on School Premises) and 5460 (Child Abuse)
- Approve agreement with New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc.
Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee met to discuss several draft audit reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The meeting included discussions regarding the management letter and communications with those charged with governance.
- Review of Financial Statements Audit Report - June 2021
- Review of Extraclassroom Activity Funds Audit Report - June 2021
- Discussion of Management Letter draft
- Discussion of Communications with those charged with Governance (AUC 260)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, including resignations, declinations, temporary appointments, and stipends for additional duties. The board will also vote on the minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting. All listed actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved resignations of five staff members, including a head custodian and a PT security aide.
- Approved temporary appointments for an elementary remote quarantine teacher and a math teacher at $64,374 prorated salary.
- Approved $12,000 stipend for a teacher teaching an additional class.
- Approved co-curricular appointments with stipends up to $2,908.
- Approved mentor appointments with stipends of $5,000 each.
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education met to finalize various personnel actions, including new administrative and teaching appointments. The board also accepted multiple resignations and approved a list of lead evaluators for the 2021-22 school year.
- Appointed Kristin Donnelly as Secondary Assistant Principal at $136,601 (prorated)
- Appointed Nicole Giannini as Elementary Assistant Principal at $114,272 (prorated)
- Accepted resignations for a Student Activities Coordinator, Custodian Worker, and two teachers
- Approved regular substitute appointments for Music, School Psychology, and Social Studies
- Certified 33 individuals as lead evaluators for the 2021-22 school year
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including minutes, resignations, leaves of absence, and a large number of teaching appointments for the 2021-22 school year. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approved resignation of Teaching Assistant LeAnne Doughty, effective 6/30/21
- Approved leaves of absence for Music Teacher Jacqueline Angier, PT Food Service Worker Vivian Alba, and PT Office Assistant Christine Donnelly
- Appointed Stacey A. Zurbaran as Regular Substitute Art Teacher at Copiague High School, salary $64,374 (prorated)
- Appointed three temporary elementary teachers: Heather L. Giever, Briana L. Massaro, and Ashlee Denninger
- Approved extended learning program appointments with $47 per hour stipend for numerous teachers
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education met to approve several personnel actions for the 2021-22 school year. These included probationary teaching appointments, substitute teacher roles, and stipends for additional teaching classes.
- Approved probationary appointments for Crystal Gray (Art) and Lucijan Jovic (Special Education)
- Approved $12,000 stipends for 14 teachers for additional elective or specialized classes
- Approved the retirement of Head Custodian David Cacoperdo effective September 17, 2021
- Approved various substitute teacher appointments at Susan E. Wiley Elementary School
- Approved $25,000 for a UPK Family Support Assistant and $5,000 for a UPK Literacy Coach
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on August 9, 2021, and approved a consent agenda covering staff appointments, resignations, leaves of absence, and revised substitute hourly pay rates for the 2021-22 school year. The board also approved a stipulation of settlement with an unnamed staff member, whose identity was discussed in executive session. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved resignations of four staff members, including Patricia Fenchak (retirement) and Grace Wrightington, Chelsea Cama, and Emely Tovar (personal reasons).
- Approved revised 2021-22 substitute pay rates, including $165/day for certified per diem teachers and $150/day plus individual health insurance for annual per diem.
- Appointed Karla Cangelosi as probationary Executive Director of Instructional Support at $188,000 (prorated), effective August 16, 2021.
- Appointed Tamika Eason as probationary Elementary Principal at Great Neck Road Elementary School at Step 13 - $176,781 (prorated), effective August 18, 2021.
- Approved a stipulation of settlement with a staff member, authorizing the Board President and Superintendent to execute the agreement.
Reorganization Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education held its reorganization and regular meeting, electing officers and making numerous appointments for the 2021/22 school year. The board voted to appoint a district clerk, treasurer, claims auditor, and other officials, and approved contracts for legal, auditing, and medical services. All actions were approved unanimously by the board members present.
- Appointed Michael Kearns as Claims Auditor at a fee of $20,100
- Appointed R.S. Abrams & Co., L.L.P. as Internal Auditors at a fee of $57,900
- Awarded external auditor contract to Cullen & Danowski, LLP with option to renew for four additional one-year terms
- Awarded Chief School Medical Officer contract to Dr. Jason Hitner for July 1 to June 30, 2022 with renewal options
- Authorized Superintendent to approve budget transfers up to $10,000
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education approved the appointment of Susan Kanuika as the new Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations, effective July 1, 2021. The board also accepted several staff resignations and approved a comprehensive list of substitute hourly rates for the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, multiple probationary teacher appointments were ratified for various schools within the district.
- Appointment of Susan Kanuika as Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations with a salary of $205,000
- Approval of Substitute Hourly Rates for 2021-2022, including $145/day for Certified Per Diem Teachers and $15/hr for Cafeteria Aides
- Acceptance of resignation from Jeffrey White, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
- Probationary appointments for teachers at Great Neck Road School, Middle School, and Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School
Audit Committee Meeting
The Copiague school district's audit committee is meeting to review internal audit reports covering risk assessment, periodic duties, fund balance management, and the STAC student tracking system. The agenda is primarily discussion and report review, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Internal audit report on risk assessment for period ending March 31, 2021
- Internal audit report on periodic duties from July 1, 2020 to June 15, 2021
- Fund balance management and reserves report with corrective action plan
- System to Track and Account for Children (STAC) audit report
- Presentation by internal auditor R. S. Abrams & Co., LLP
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education is taking action on personnel matters, including approving minutes, accepting resignations, granting leaves of absence, and making probationary appointments for teaching and administrative positions. The board also approves summer school appointments and other routine items.
- Approved minutes for May 10 and May 18, 2021 meetings
- Accepted resignations from 5 staff including custodians, assistant cook, and security guard
- Granted leaves of absence to 4 staff (food service, maintenance)
- Appointed Andrea Pozzi as Coordinator of Bilingual Education & ELL K-12 at $110,864
- Appointed Diana Tonne as Elementary Assistant Principal at Deauville Gardens West School at $114,272
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 school budget, followed by a regular meeting to approve minutes, staff appointments, resignations, and other personnel actions. The board will also vote on a stipulation of settlement with staff members and several coaching and non-teaching appointments.
- Public hearing on the 2021-2022 proposed school budget
- Approval of stipulation of settlement with staff members
- Resignations: Assistant Principal Linda Caputo (retirement), School Security Guard Gregory Outsen, and Per Diem Substitute Alexis Egan
- Appointments: School Social Worker Amanda Taveras ($62,714), Special Education Teacher Denise Del Gaudio ($80,450), and Secondary Assistant Principal Francis Salazar ($136,756)
- Reappointment of Mathematics Teacher Vanessa Soto ($69,630)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education is meeting to take action on several personnel matters, including accepting resignations, approving a leave of absence, and making appointments for the upcoming school year. The board also voted on a resolution to allow central office administrators to carry over unused personal days due to COVID-19, and approved the Western Suffolk BOCES budget and board election.
- Accepted resignations from Elementary Teacher Susana Gomez and Teaching Assistant Justine Shani
- Approved a child care leave of absence for School Nurse Chelsea Cama
- Approved a resolution allowing central office administrators to carry over unused personal days to 2021-22 due to COVID-19
- Appointed Kailee Buckley as School Psychologist at $69,630 and reappointed Natasha Murray as Mathematics Teacher at $138,787
- Approved the 2021/2022 Western Suffolk BOCES Administrative Budget and cast votes for BOCES board members
Audit Committee Meeting
The Copiague Union Free School District's Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the external auditor's presentation and the federal single audit report for the year ended June 30, 2020. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order and roll call, plus discussion of the audit findings. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- External auditors Cullen & Danowski, LLP (William J. Oterson, CPA) to present
- Federal Single Audit report for year ended June 30, 2020 (attached)
Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting and budget work session on April 21, 2021. The board approved several personnel actions, including tenure for 14 professional staff members, reappointments, and resignations. They also discussed the 2021/2022 budget in a work session and approved a memorandum of agreement with the principals' association regarding retirement compensation.
- Approved tenure for 14 staff members, including Jonathan Krawchuk, Cristina Ayala, Nicole Davidson, and others, effective July 1 or August 31, 2021.
- Approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Copiague Association of Principals allowing eligible principals retiring by June 30, 2021, to receive compensation into a 403(b) plan over five years.
- Reappointed Francis Salazar as Secondary Assistant Principal at a salary of $139,081 for 2021-22.
- Accepted resignations from Joanna Chmiel (Cafeteria Aide), Nickie Fradelos (Cook, retirement), and Lauren Conniff (Per Diem Substitute Teacher).
- Held a budget work session for the 2021/2022 school year.
Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met for a regular meeting and budget work session. The board approved minutes, accepted resignations, granted leaves of absence, and made numerous appointments including a new Director of Guidance K-12. The meeting also served as a budget work session, though no specific budget details are listed in the agenda.
- Approved appointment of Sabrina Meehan as Director of Guidance K-12 at $149,188 (Step 11) effective July 1, 2021
- Accepted resignations from five staff members including a music teacher, special education teacher, and elementary teacher
- Approved reappointments of excessed music and English teachers with salaries of $67,883 and $90,303
- Approved spring coaching appointments with stipends ranging from $5,210 to $8,900
- Approved two new Spanish-speaking office assistant appointments with salaries of $33,282 and $36,862
Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session
The Board of Education met to process various personnel actions, including the acceptance of numerous teacher and staff resignations. The session also included approving new teaching substitutes, coaching staff, and various school appointments.
- Accepted resignations for 12 staff members, including several teachers retiring on June 30, 2021
- Approved reappointment of Lisa Miller as School Media Specialist at $130,901 (prorated)
- Approved regular substitute appointments for Special Education and School Psychologist roles
- Approved spring coaching staff appointments with stipends ranging from $6,576 to $10,560 plus longevity
- Approved appointment of Sabina Tariq as Per Diem Substitute Non-Certified Teacher at $120/day
Special Meeting
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education held a special meeting on March 8, 2021, and approved a resolution directing an unnamed employee to undergo a medical examination to assess their ability to perform their duties. The exam is scheduled virtually with Dr. Randall Solomon on March 12, 2021. The meeting also included procedural items like call to order, flag salute, and adjournment.
- Resolution under Education Law 913 ordering a medical exam for an employee
- Exam to be conducted virtually by Dr. Randall Solomon on March 12, 2021
- Motion passed unanimously (5 yes votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on March 1, 2021, for a regular meeting and budget work session. The board approved a series of personnel actions, including the appointment of a new assistant superintendent, a school district treasurer, and a retirement incentive agreement with the teachers' association. The meeting also included a budget work session.
- Approved appointment of James McCabe as Assistant Superintendent for Student Services at $205,000/year, effective July 1, 2021
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Copiague Teachers' Association providing $1,500 per year of service retirement incentive for eligible teachers
- Approved appointment of Karilyn Korec as School District Treasurer at $120,000 (pro-rated), effective March 22, 2021
- Accepted resignation of Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Karen Sheridan, effective June 30, 2021 (retirement)
- Approved multiple teaching, coaching, and custodial appointments, including J.V. Football Coach Derrick Magwood at $7,174 stipend
Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting and budget work session on February 8, 2021. The board voted on routine personnel actions, including accepting resignations, granting tenure, and approving numerous appointments for coaching and co-curricular positions. The meeting also included a budget work session, though no specific budget details are listed in the agenda.
- Approved tenure for Assistant Business Administrator Susan Kanuika, effective 5/9/21
- Accepted resignations of Physical Education Teacher Antoinette Spencer and Speech Teacher Valarie Williams, both effective 6/30/21
- Approved Kia Wright as Varsity Girls Basketball Coach with a $12,220 stipend (pro-rated possible)
- Approved 2 annual per diem substitute teachers at $145/day and 1 per diem substitute at $140/day
- Reappointed excessed teacher aide Justin Boone at $16.26/hr and security aide Edward Spadaro at $20.77/hr
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education met on January 25, 2021, and approved a series of routine actions, including personnel changes, policy updates, and budget transfers. The board also entered executive session to discuss student matters and reviewed various financial reports.
- Approved resignations of Office Assistant Melissa Delatorre and Teaching Assistant Barbara Bruhnke
- Approved leave of absence for ESL Teacher Ashley Cuffaro
- Approved appointments for Extended Day and substitute Food Service Workers
- Approved 19 policy changes including Graduation Requirements and Student Dismissal Precautions
- Approved budget transfers over $10,000
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education met on January 11, 2021, to take action on a range of items, including approving the 2021-22 budget goals and development calendar, a budget transfer over $10,000, and multiple personnel appointments and terminations. The board also approved updates to 23 student-related policies and accepted recommendations from special education committees. Reports on enrollment and the superintendent were presented, and a second policy review was discussed.
- Approved 2021-22 Budget Goals and Budget Development Calendar
- Approved budget transfer in excess of $10,000
- Approved termination of part-time custodial worker Luis Ocasio (effective 1/5/21)
- Approved appointments: 4 regular substitute teachers (salaries up to $61,094), temporary school psychologist Kailee Buckley ($66,081 + differential), head chaperone Yvan Garcia ($2,000 + $60/event), per diem substitute Brionna Silva ($120/day), translators ($40-50/hour), senior office assistant Suzanne Shea ($43,222), groundskeeper Fausto Cornejo ($49,507 + $650)
- Approved updates to 23 policies including sexual harassment, admissions, and attendance