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Copiague Union Free School District public meetings in 2023

26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

School board approves staff appointments, resignations, and special education placements

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and stipends, as well as special education placements and a donation. The agenda is largely routine, with most items passed unanimously.

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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of December 4, 2023.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following declination of appointment:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.4 - 2.15
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 11/8/23…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to accept a donation of lacrosse apparel to Deauville Gardens East Elementary School.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
11. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Dec 4, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

Copiague school board approves staff hires, leaves, and March 1 conference day

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, including leaves of absence, appointments, and coaching stipends, as well as a budget transfer and a revision to the school calendar. The board will also vote on resolutions regarding the destruction of election ballots and special education placements. Most items are routine administrative approvals.

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to accept the following leaves of absences:
12 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.3 - 2.12
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Resolution ratifying the Addenda to the Individual Employment Agreement and authorizing the President of the Copiague Board of Education to execute the Addenda to the Agreement.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 11/17/2023
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 11/9/23…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the resolution regarding the destruction of election ballots from the May 16, 2023 Annual Budget and Election.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve revision to the 2023-2024 School Calendar
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve a 2023/24 budget transfer in excess of $10,000.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Nov 20, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

Copiague school board approves staff resignations, appointments, and stipends

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on November 20, 2023, and approved a series of personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and stipends. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting and recommendations from special education committees.

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of November 6, 2023.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve action items 2.3 - 2.15
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 10/27/23 and…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 10/24/23…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve the contract with Suffolk County Community College for the use of facilities on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 for the purpose of holding the Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve the 2023/24 budget transfers in excess of $10,000.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Mon Nov 6, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

Copiague school board approves staff appointments, resignations, and coaching hires

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on November 6, 2023, to approve a series of personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and coaching staff for the winter season. The board also accepted declinations of appointment for two previously approved positions and made several new hires across teaching, support, and security roles.

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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of October 16, 2023
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve the following declinations of appointment:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve action items 2.4 - 2.22
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve the Updated List of Impartial Hearing Officers
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 9/15/23…
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 10/10/23…
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to adopt the new real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to accept the donation of books to Deauville Gardens East Elementary School.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to accept the donation of a Sports Theater LED Lighting System to the Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve the 2023/24 budget transfers in excess of $10,000.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve the revised Grant Funded hourly rates of pay schedule - 2023-2024:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve the attached Restricted Reserve Plan and reauthorize existing reserves.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea
Mon Oct 16, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

School board approves staff appointments, resignations, and stipends

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, including resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, and stipends for the 2023-2024 school year. The agenda includes consent items covering teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as co-curricular and translation services.

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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2023 Regular Meeting.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2023 Audit Committee Meeting
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following declination of appointment.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.5 - 2.25.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the updated list of impartial hearing officers
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 9/19/23…
10 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
2.31 Acceptance of the 2022-2023 District Financial Statements and Independent Audit Reports
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the 2022-2023 District Financial Statements and Independent Audit Reports.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to accept the Corrective Action Plan for the Independent Audit Report on Extraclassroom Activity Funds for the year ended June 30, 2023.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Oct 2, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

School board approves staff appointments, resignations, and superintendent contract addendum

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on a series of personnel items, including accepting resignations, approving leaves of absence, and making appointments for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also vote on an addendum to the superintendent's employment agreement. All listed actions were approved by a unanimous vote.

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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2023 Regular Meeting.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2023 Audit Committee Meeting
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following declination of appointment.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following requests for leaves of absences:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the resolution ratifying the Addendum to an Employment Agreement and Authorizing the President of the Copiague Board of Education to execute the Addendum to the Agreement.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.7 - 2.29
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 8/9/23 and…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 8/29/23…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to Approve the Updated List of Impartial Hearing Officers
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the resolution to participate in a Cooperative Bidding Program conducted by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County for oil & gas burner service.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
2.36 Final Approval for Out of State and or Overnight Field Trip
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
2.37 2023/24 Budget Transfers in Excess of $10,000
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve the 2023/24 budget transfers in excess of $10,000.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Oct 2, 2023

Audit Committee Meeting

Audit committee reviews draft FY2023 financial statements

The Copiague Union Free School District Audit Committee is meeting to review draft financial statements and independent audit reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The external auditor, EFPR Group, will present the reports, which cover the district's financial statements, federal single audit, and extra-classroom activity funds. This is a discussion and report review meeting, not a final approval.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

Audit Committee Meeting

Audit Committee to review internal audit reports and risk assessment

The Copiague Union Free School District Audit Committee is meeting to review internal audit reports, including a risk assessment update, periodic duties, corrective action plans for extraclassroom activity funds, and student-related data. The committee will also discuss the next meeting date.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

Copiague school board approves personnel actions, hires, and stipends

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, including terminations, resignations, declinations, leaves of absence, and new appointments. The board will also approve compensation for teachers taking on additional classes and staff for extended learning and Saturday programs.

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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the August 30, 2023 Board of Education meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following termination of appointment:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following declinations of appointment.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.5 - 2.19.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 7/19/23, 8/2/23…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 7/24/23…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the Periodic Duties Draft for June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the Risk Assessment Update Report - June 30, 2023
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the Corrective Action Plan - Extraclassroom Activity Funds - June 30,2023
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the Student Related Data Report - June 30, 2023
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Adult & Student selling prices for meal services.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Wed Aug 30, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda - For the Purpose of Hiring New Staff Members

Board approves multiple staff hires, resignations, and emergency plans

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on August 30, 2023, primarily to approve a series of personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, and declinations of appointment. The board also approved the district's Emergency Management Plans for 2023-2024. All listed motions passed unanimously.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to approve the following declinations of appointment.
10 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea
Mon Aug 21, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

School board approves teacher stipends, hires, and resignations

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is approving a series of personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and additional compensation for teachers. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting and accepted several declinations of appointment.

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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2023 Regular Meeting.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following declinations of appointment.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.4 - 2.15
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the payment for the following professional staff members that have completed Mentor Training.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 5/31/23…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the District Priorities for the 2023-24 school year, developed at the Board Retreat.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Tax Levy in the amount of $67,569,520.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to return to Open Session.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Aug 7, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

Board approves union agreement, hires staff, and pays $12,500 stipends for extra classes

The Copiague UFSD Board of Education met on August 7, 2023, and approved a series of personnel actions and a union agreement. The board ratified a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with the United Public Employees Union (UPSEU) and accepted several resignations and declinations of appointment. It also approved probationary and temporary teaching appointments, per diem substitute teachers, and compensation for teachers taking on additional classes.

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🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2023 Reorganization Meeting and Regular Meeting
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignation:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following declinations of appointment.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the attached resolution ratifying the Memorandum of Agreement and authorizing the President of the Copiague Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools to execute the…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.5 - 2.24
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to Approve the Updated List of Impartial Hearing Officers
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 06/09/2023…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 5/2/23…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the appointment and agreement with Dr. Jason B. Hitner M.D. as Chief School Medical Officer and for physician services for the 2023/24 school year.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Consultant Services Contract with Electrical Training Center Inc. for the 23/24 school year.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Grant Funded Substitute Hourly Rates for 2023-2024:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve payment to the following student who participated in the Summer Student Worker program:
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the 2023/2024 budget transfer in excess of $10,000.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the 2022/2023 budget transfers in excess of $10,000.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to return to Open Session.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Jun 26, 2023

Special Meeting

Board approves new Director of School Safety at $125,000 salary

The Copiague Board of Education held a special meeting on June 26, 2023, to act on personnel items. The board approved a probationary appointment for a new Director of School Safety, accepted several resignations, and approved multiple teaching and staff appointments for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to accept the following resignations:
12 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
2.4 Motion to approve the following Wilson reading appointment
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Tue Jun 20, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

School board approves staff appointments, resignations, and summer programs

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on June 20, 2023, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, including teaching appointments, resignations, and summer school staffing. The board also accepted several declinations of appointment and a termination, and approved additional hours for curriculum writing. All motions passed unanimously.

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🗳️ How they voted (24 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of June 5, 2023.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following declinations of appointment.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following termination of appointment:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.5 - 2.25.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
14 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 5-12-23…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve continuation of services with Seneca Consulting Group to provide Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance monitoring services for the 2023-2024 school year.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the addition of funds to Restricted Reserves.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the agreement with Wright Risk Management to provide student accident insurance for the 2023-2024 school year.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the agreement with Fiscal Advisors and Marketing Inc. for the 2023-2024 school year.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve resolution of SEQRA process.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the 2022/2023 budget transfer in excess of $10,000.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve summer food service sites.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the resolution to participate in Long Island School Nutrition Directors Association’s (LISNDA) Long Island Cooperative bidding program for food commodities for the 2023-2024 school…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the disposition of fine arts bid #23/24-004 for musical instruments.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the disposition of bid #23/24-005 for custodial materials and supplies.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the disposition of bid #23/24-003 for electrical services and repairs.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Resolution ratifying the Addenda to the Individual Employment Agreements and authorizing the President of the Copiague Board of Education to execute the Addenda to the…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Jun 5, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

Board approves new hires, coaching stipends, and teacher pay

The Copiague school board is voting on routine personnel actions, including approving minutes, accepting a resignation, and hiring teachers and a coordinator. It also approves coaching appointments for fall 2023 and stipends for teachers taking on extra classes.

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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting Agenda for the Purpose of Hiring for the Board of Education Meeting of May 22, 2023.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to accept the following resignation:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to approve action items 2.3 - 2.17
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
10 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to approve the resolution to participate in Western Suffolk BOCES joint municipal cooperative bidding program for tutorial & special education services for students in the 2023-2024 school…
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to approve the resolution regarding the destruction of ballots from the May 17, 2022 Annual Budget Vote and Election.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to approve the disposition of Bid#23/24-002.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
BoardDocs motion
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
11. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to return to Open Session.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea
Mon May 22, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda - For the Purpose of Hiring New Staff Members

Copiague school board approves staff hires, resignations, and summer appointments

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on May 22, 2023, primarily to approve a series of personnel actions, including resignations, leaves of absence, and new appointments for the upcoming school year and summer programs. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and curriculum writing projects. All actions were approved unanimously.

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting and Public Hearing of May 8, 2023.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the minutes for the Budget/Trustee Vote on May 16, 2023.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following request for leave of absence:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
BoardDocs motion
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Curriculum Writing Projects for 2023:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. DISCUSSION — Motion to approve Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Section 211 Waivers:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
5. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to return to Open Session.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon May 8, 2023

Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda

Public hearing on 2023-24 school budget and board approvals

The Copiague Union Free School District board held a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 school budget, followed by a regular meeting with multiple action items. The board approved minutes from prior meetings and a consent agenda covering staff appointments, including summer school principals, department chairpersons, and various teaching and non-teaching positions. All actions were approved unanimously.

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🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of April 17, 2023.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Education Meeting - Adopt A Budget of April 21, 2023
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting - BOCES Budget/Trustee Vote of April 25, 2023.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 3.4 - 3.19.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the resolution regarding the Multi-Year Service Agreement with Western Suffolk BOCES for the purpose of providing technology services.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
12 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 3/17/23 (23-24)…
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to Approve Delegation to the President of the Board of Education the Power to Authorize the Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes for the 2023-2024 School Year
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adopt the resolution to extend the first-time homebuyers of newly constructed homes taxation exemption.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3.27 2022/23 Budget Transfer in Excess of $10,000
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the 2022/2023 budget transfer in excess of $10,000.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the extension of sanitation bid 22/23-008 for the 2023-2024 school year.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3.30 Approval of Board Policies
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following resolution regarding the scheduling of the Copiague Board of Education Reorganizational Meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
12. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to return to Open Session.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Tue Apr 25, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda - BOCES Budget/Trustee Vote

Board approves BOCES budget and trustee votes

The Copiague Board of Education is meeting to approve the Western Suffolk BOCES administrative budget for 2023/2024 and to cast votes for BOCES board members. The board also approved probationary appointments for four teachers. The meeting includes public comment and possible executive session.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the probationary appointments.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the 2023/2024 Administrative Budget for the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Second Supervisory.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve the attached resolution casting one vote for each candidate to serve on the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Fri Apr 21, 2023

Special Meeting Agenda - Adopt A Budget

Copiague school board adopts $170M budget for 2023-2024

The Copiague Union Free School District board held a special meeting to adopt the 2023-2024 proposed school budget of $170,023,070.00, which passed unanimously. The board also approved the 2023-2024 Property Tax Report Card and entered executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and student matters. Public comments were heard, and the meeting adjourned.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the 2023-2024 proposed school budget in the amount of $170,023,070.00.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the adoption of the 2023-2024 Property Tax Report Card.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Apr 17, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session

Board accepts resignations of Director of Strategic Planning & Safety and five other staff

The Copiague Union Free School District Board held a regular meeting and budget work session on April 17, 2023. The board approved the 2023/2024 budget presentation and accepted the resignations of five staff members, including the Director of Strategic Planning & Safety. Additionally, the board approved leaves of absence for six employees and appointed three new teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.

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🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of March 20, 2023.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the April 4, 2023 on Behalf of the Copiague Memorial Public Library.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following requests for leaves of absence:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 3.5 - 3.15
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
10 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 0/14/23; 3/17/23…
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the revised Corrective Action Plan for the 2021-2022 Internal Audit Report on Capital Assets.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve a Revision to the District Calendar 22-23:
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve out of State and or Overnight Field Trips
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
BoardDocs motion
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the 2022/2023 budget transfers in excess of $10,000.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept donations of 3 Smart Kapp42 Boards from Michael Paralikas.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the attached resolution ratifying the Memorandum of Agreement and authorizing the President of the Copiague Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools to execute the…
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to extend multiple plant facilities bids for the 2023-2024 school year.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
4. REPORTS — 3.27 Final Approval of Out of State and/or Overnight Field Trip
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
12. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to return to Open Session.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Paul Daubel yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Mar 20, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session

Copiague school board approves staff resignations, tenure, and new hires

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting and budget work session on March 20, 2023, taking action on multiple personnel items. The board approved resignations, a leave of absence, tenure recommendations, an administrative internship, and several new appointments, all passed unanimously. The meeting also included a budget work session, though no specific budget details are provided in the agenda.

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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of March 6, 2023.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following request for leave of absence:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the tenure recommendations of the following Professional Staff members:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve for Administrative Internship
14 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 2/17/23…
14 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea · Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 2/27/23…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the Federal Single Audit Report for the year ended June 2022.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve the 2022/23 budget transfers in excess of $10,000.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to return to Open Session.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Mar 20, 2023

Audit Committee Meeting

Audit Committee to review federal single audit for fiscal year 2022

The Copiague Union Free School District's Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the federal single audit for the year ended June 2022, presented by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order and roll call, followed by the audit discussion. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for review and discussion.

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Mon Mar 6, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session

Board approves boiler replacement contract and personnel actions

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met for a regular meeting and budget work session, approving a series of routine personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence. The board also awarded a contract for boiler replacements at three schools and accepted a donation for a scholarship. The agenda was largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings.

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🗳️ How they voted (22 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of February 13, 2023.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following request for leave of absence:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
BoardDocs motion
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 2/6/23; 2/8/3…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 1/30/23…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept a monetary donation from NYSIR to be used for a High School Senior scholarship award.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to award the disposition of RFP #22/23-012 for boiler replacement at Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School, Copiague Middle School and Great Neck Road Elementary School to Thermo Tech…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to Approve the Updated List of Impartial Hearing Officers
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve a resolution to participate in Eastern Suffolk BOCES Joint Municipal Cooperative Bidding Program- CoSer 612 for 2023-2024
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve a resolution to participate in Southern Westchester BOCES Cooperative Bid for 2023-2024.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the 2022/23 budget transfers in excess of $10,000.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the curriculum writing project.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to table the nominations of Mrs. Jeanette Santos and Mr. Peter Wunsch to fill vacant seats on the Board of Education Western Suffolk BOCES for one three year term.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve the attached Stipulation of Settlement with a staff member:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
11. ACTION — Motion to return to Open Session.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to Untable Action Item 2.24
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Feb 13, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session

School board approves staff resignations, leaves, and spring coaching appointments

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met for a regular meeting and budget work session. The board approved a series of personnel actions, including resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, and coaching staff for spring 2023. The agenda also included a budget work session, though no specific budget details were listed.

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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of January 23, 2023.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following requests for leaves of absence:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following declination appointment.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.5 - 2.16
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 1/5/23…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 01/19/2023…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
2.21 Donation to Copiague Marching Band Parents Association
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept donations to the Copiague Marching Band Parents Association.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept donation to Deauville Gardens East Elementary School students
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the attached resolution ratifying the Memorandum of Agreement and authorizing the President of the Copiague Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools to execute the…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve the revision to the 2022-2023 school calendar
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to return to Open Session.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Jan 23, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

Board approves 2023-24 school calendar and policy changes

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on a range of items, including approving the 2023-24 school calendar, adopting policy changes, and accepting donations. The board also approved several personnel appointments, resignations, and special education recommendations.

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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of January 9, 2023.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignation:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.3 - 2.11
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 12/20/22…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 1-6-23 and…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to Table the out of state and or overnight field trip.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept donations to Copiague Middle School's Science Research Fair
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
3. REPORTS — Motion to approve the school calendar for the 2023/2024 School Year.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to return to Open Session.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to Untable Action Item 2.15
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve of the Out of State and/or Overnight Field Trip.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Mon Jan 9, 2023

Regular Meeting Agenda

School board approves staff hires, resignations, and 2023/24 budget calendar

The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on January 9, 2023, and approved a series of routine personnel actions, including resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, and coaching stipends. The board also adopted the 2023/24 budget development calendar, approved policy changes, and renewed an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Babylon for salt/sand mix. All motions passed unanimously.

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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of December 19, 2022
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following resignations:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to accept the following requests for leaves of absence:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve action items 2.4 - 2.12
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the identification and placement of preschool students with disabilities for the following date: 12/6/22 and…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates:
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of elementary and secondary students with disabilities for the following dates: 12/6/22…
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
2.17 School Budget Development Calendar for 2023/24
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adopt the school budget development calendar for 2023/24.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the following policy changes.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve the Renewal of Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement with the Town of Babylon for Salt/Sand Mix.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to approve 2022/23 budget transfers in excess of $10,000.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
5.5 Hardship Withdrawals — Motion to approve the Resolution to Amend the Copiague Public Schools 403(b) Retirement Plan
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, personnel matters, student matters and other Executive Session Topics.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to return to Open Session.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Rosemary Natoli yea · Brian J Sales yea · Kenneth Urban yea · Paul Daubel yea · Anthony S Pepe yea · Ledy Torres yea · Michael Higgins yea