Sachem Central School District public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting - MASKS REQUIRED
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2021, to act on a consent agenda covering personnel actions (retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments), financial reports, and approvals for extracurricular activities and coaching assignments. The meeting will also include public comment and recognition of the superintendent's report.
- Retirement of teaching personnel: Stella Anziano (Samoset, English) effective 1/8/21
- Retirement of support staff: Michael Cusano (Senior Guard, 14 years) and Edward Miller (Director of Facilities III, 26 yrs 7 mos)
- Tenure appointment for teaching assistant Barbara Mieczkowski (Lynwood) with $200 increment
- Approval of extracurricular clubs/activities with amounts up to $1,595.70 (e.g., Assistant Drama Director, Northwind)
- Coaching assignments for winter/late winter with salaries (e.g., Boys Volleyball MS $4,811.00)
Regular Meeting - MASKS REQUIRED
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education met to approve various administrative and personnel actions. The agenda includes approving teacher appointments, coaching assignments, and the disposal of obsolete district property.
- Approval of disposal for obsolete video surveillance, audio equipment, furniture, and gym bleachers
- Designation of Long Island Business News as the official newspaper for 2021-2022
- Creation of a Substitute School Bus Driver position at an hourly rate of $23.50
- Approval of various coaching assignments with salaries ranging from $4,081 to $4,811
- Approval of maintenance and grounds crew stipends ranging from $1,000 to $3,000
Regular Meeting - MASKS REQUIRED
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education met to discuss various administrative items. The agenda included approving the disposal of district property, recognizing student achievements, and processing numerous teaching and support staff appointments, resignations, and retirements.
- Disposal of eight Conex storage containers and various obsolete instructional and custodial equipment
- Approval of coaching assignments including $4,811.00 for Girls Volleyball and $6,489.00 for Girls Basketball JV Head
- Approval of several teaching salary changes, including a $5,784.00 increase for Alison Jackson
- Appointment of AP Test Coordinators Kristin Dunseith and Sue Hance at $4,155.00 each
- Two-day unpaid suspension of a non-instructional staff member
Regular Meeting-MASKS REQUIRED
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering financial reports, budget calendar, equipment standardization, and various purchasing bids. They will also act on a series of personnel items, including teacher and support staff appointments, resignations, salary changes, and extracurricular club approvals. The meeting includes public comment and a superintendent's report.
- Approve standardization of GameTime playground equipment for 2021-22
- Approve bids including Western Plow & Spreader, chair rental, diplomas, graduation programs, and athletic supplies
- Approve 2022-23 budget development calendar
- Approve salary changes for 11 teaching personnel, with differences up to $5,784
- Approve extracurricular clubs/activities with amounts up to $1,773
Regular Meeting - MASKS REQUIRED
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will meet on October 6, 2021, to approve the 2021-22 tax levy totaling $210,035,222 across Brookhaven, Islip, and Smithtown, and to accept the annual financial statements. The board will also act on a consent agenda covering personnel appointments, coaching assignments, and purchasing bids, including snow removal and road salt contracts. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Adopt 2021-22 tax levy: Brookhaven $131,990,332, Islip $70,517,306, Smithtown $7,527,584 (total $210,035,222)
- Approve bids: B 21-533 Emergency Snow Removal, B 21-537 Road Salt/Sand, B 21-515 Snow Plow/Sander Parts; reject B 21-70C Food Service Equipment
- Approve tenure for Belvedere, Teal (Special Education, East) with $328 increment
- Approve coaching assignments for 2021-22, including Varsity Head Wrestling ($10,129) and Cheerleading Varsity Head ($7,203)
- Accept 2020-2021 financial statements by EFPR, PLLC and Risk Assessment Update Report by Cullen & Danowski
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering financial transfers, bid awards, property disposal, and numerous personnel actions. The most consequential item is a resolution to transfer a total of $11,575,520 from unassigned fund balance to five reserve funds, including $6 million to the 2019 Capital Reserve Fund. The board will also approve claims audits, bid awards for facilities equipment and sports court resurfacing, and the disposal of two 2008 Crown Victoria vehicles by auction.
- Transfer $6,000,000 to 2019 Capital Reserve Fund
- Transfer $2,500,000 to Teacher Retirement System Reserve Fund
- Transfer $1,500,000 to Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund
- Approve bid B 21-70B for compact drum roller & turf groomer
- Approve disposal of two 2008 Crown Victoria vehicles by auction
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
This is a special meeting of the Sachem Central School District Board of Education, held via Zoom, with the sole purpose of entering into executive session to receive confidential legal advice regarding potential or pending litigation. The agenda includes only procedural items (roll call, call to order, flag salute, moment of silence) and the executive session motion, followed by adjournment. No public business or decisions are scheduled.
- Motion to enter executive session for confidential legal advice on potential or pending litigation
- Meeting held via Zoom at 7:00 pm
- No public comment or action items on agenda
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing the District-Wide School Safety Plan and Building Level Emergency Response Plans for the 2021-22 school year. The agenda also includes approving various teaching staff appointments, resignations, and extracurricular club budgets.
- Approval of District-Wide School Safety Plan and Building Level Emergency Response Plans for 2021-22
- Approval of various teacher salary changes, including increases up to $5,784.00
- Approval of extracurricular club budgets, such as Robotics at $5,850.90 and Student Government at $6,382.80
- Appointment of evening high school teaching personnel at a rate of $173.62 per 3-hour block
- Approval of several teaching assistant appointments and leaves of absence
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education met to discuss personnel matters, including teacher appointments and resignations. The agenda also includes the disposal of district property and approval of various school program expenses.
- Approval of science supplies and materials bid (Southampton Bid#SPS20-002)
- Disposal of miscellaneous transportation, custodial, IT, and athletic equipment
- Appointment of various teaching and teaching assistant staff for the 2021-22 school year
- Approval of summer school staff rates ranging from $51.49 to $53.52 per hour
- Funding approvals for extracurricular clubs including drama, jazz ensemble, and chorus
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering district operations, including opening a 30-day comment period for the revised District-Wide School Safety Plan, approving storage tank liability insurance, and accepting claims audit reports. The board will also act on numerous personnel appointments, coaching assignments, salary changes, and a contract with Metro Therapy for student services.
- Open 30-day comment period for 2021-22 District-Wide School Safety Plan
- Approve $1,852.09 Liberty Surplus Insurance for underground storage tanks at Sachem High School North
- Approve bid awards for roofing supplies and cosmetology items
- Appoint 10 probationary teachers and 2 teaching assistants for 2021-22
- Approve coaching assignments including boys basketball head coaches at $7,702 and $10,129
Reorganizational Meeting followed by Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding its reorganizational meeting followed by a regular meeting. The board will administer oaths to newly elected members and the superintendent, elect a president and vice president, and appoint district officers. It will also approve a consent agenda of appointments and contracts for the 2021-22 school year, including financial, audit, and architectural services.
- Approve Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for financial advisory services with fees including $9,500 base plus $0.50 per $1,000 for new money bond issues
- Appoint R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP as internal claims auditor at $51,500 annual fee
- Appoint Cullen & Danowski, LLP as internal auditor at $10,000 initial risk assessment fee
- Appoint EFPR Group, LLP as external auditor at $46,500 fee
- Appoint John A. Grillo Architect, P.C. as Architect of Record
Special Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to fill a vacant board seat and handle personnel actions. The board will vote on appointing Laura Slattery to the seat vacated by James Mancaruso, and also accept her resignation from her current term. Personnel items include approving a sick day donation agreement, a teacher resignation, an administrator resignation, and probationary appointments for principals.
- Appoint Laura Slattery to vacant Board of Education seat
- Accept resignation of Board Trustee Laura Slattery
- Approve sick day donation agreement with Sachem Teachers Association
- Resignation of teacher Catherine Dulovic (Lynwood) effective 6/30/2021
- Probationary appointments: Catherine Dulovic (Lynwood K-8 Principal), Michael Saidens (Chippewa K-8 Principal), Elizabeth Tucci (Merrimac K-8 Principal)
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes transferring up to $17.1 million from the unassigned fund balance to various reserve funds, approving insurance premiums, and disposing of district property. The board will also act on numerous personnel items, including appointments, resignations, and approvals for summer programs and regents grading. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Transfer up to $6,000,000 to Capital Reserve Fund 2019, $2,500,000 to Teachers' Retirement System Reserve, $3,200,000 to Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve, $2,000,000 to Workers' Compensation Reserve, $3,400,000 to Employee Retirement System Reserve
- Approve excess workers' compensation liability insurance premium of $240,039 with Safety National Casualty Corp.
- Approve excess employers' liability insurance premium of $19,770 with Capitol Indemnity Insurance Co.
- Approve storage tank liability insurance premium of $15,434 with ACE American Insurance Co.
- Approve bid awards for cosmetology supplies, STEM/STEAM/Robotics parts, and equipment rental; reject bid for Project Adventure Course inspection
Emergency Meeting via Zoom
The Sachem Central School District Board held an emergency meeting via Zoom on June 6, 2021. The board discussed the mask policy based on current directives from the NYS Governor and Department of Education. No decisions were recorded; the agenda includes only procedural items and a discussion item.
- Discussion of mask policy based on NYS Governor and Department of Education directives
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2021, at Samoset Auditorium. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving up to $100 million in tax anticipation notes, accepting financial reports, establishing two memorial scholarships, and approving numerous personnel actions and bid awards. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Authorize issuance of up to $100,000,000 tax anticipation notes for fiscal year 2021-22
- Approve change order No. 1 for Sagamore Middle School locker replacement, increasing contract from $142,430.00 to $169,835.94
- Establish Greg W. Sill Memorial Scholarship and Patti LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship
- Approve disposal of 6 school buses, 13 Conex boxes, and miscellaneous facilities equipment
- Approve tenure appointments for 40+ teaching personnel with $328 increments
Annual District Meeting - Budget Vote & Election
The Sachem Central School District is holding its Annual District Meeting and Budget Vote & Election. The board will report results of the budget vote, a capital reserve proposition, and the Board of Education election, and will also approve a substitute teacher. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss collective negotiations and real property.
- Proposition 1: Approve 2021-2022 budget of $340,355,897
- Proposition 2: Expend $3,046,000 from Capital Reserve for bathroom reconstructions at Seneca, Samoset, and HS North
- Board of Education election results for five candidates
- Approval of substitute teacher Frank Scricco effective 5/19/2021
- Executive session for collective negotiations and real property
Special Meeting via Zoom
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom to act on a consent agenda that includes an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Brookhaven, disposal of district property, personnel changes, and contracts. The board will also discuss a letter about proof of negative COVID tests for prom and graduation.
- Intermunicipal agreement with Town of Brookhaven for facility use, May 12, 2021 to June 30, 2022
- Memorandum of agreement with Sachem Central Teachers Association
- Disposal of file cabinets, chairs, desks, televisions, and two metal conex per Policy 6900
- Appointments include Jamel Thomas as Substitute Rover at $25.50/hr and Giorgina Gianacopoulos as Office Assistant at $50,798
- Affiliation agreements with St. Joseph's College and Grand Canyon University for 2021-2022
Regular Meeting - Public Hearing
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to answer community questions about the proposed budget, then vote on a consent agenda covering personnel changes, purchasing bids, and other routine items. The meeting includes recognition of valedictorians and salutatorians, and a dedication ceremony for the Salvatore C. Nicosia Boardroom.
- Public hearing on proposed budget
- Approval of 12 purchasing bids/RFPs, including Town of Brookhaven groundskeeping equipment, radio station transmitter, construction management services, and rejection of summer van transportation for students with specialized needs
- Acceptance of Independent Accountant's Report and revised Corrective Action Plan
- Personnel actions: resignations, terminations, leaves, and appointments for teaching staff
- Approval of extracurricular clubs/activities with amounts up to $1,762.00
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting that is primarily an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters with legal counsel. The only action item is a resolution to appoint Christopher Mestecky Esq. as special counsel for an investigation into confidential personnel/Board matters, at a rate of $245 per hour. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public discussion or other business.
- Appointment of Christopher Mestecky Esq. as special counsel at $245/hour
- Executive session for litigation and personnel discussions
- Motion to return to public session for vote on action item
BOCES Vote & Election and Sachem Budget Adoption - Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing the adoption of a $199,508,705 district budget, which includes a tax levy increase of 1.97% over the previous year. The board is also processing the Eastern Suffolk BOCES annual administrative budget and upcoming elections for five board candidates.
- Adoption of $199,508,705 district budget with a $3,858,026 tax levy increase
- Approval of Eastern Suffolk BOCES 2021-2022 Annual Administrative Budget
- Casting of ballots for five candidates to the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Board
- Approval of window air conditioning units and cafeteria equipment supplies bids
- Establishment of the Anthony Raymond Cannone Memorial Scholarship
Special Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a budget discussion and a superintendent's report. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employment of particular personnel. No votes are expected on agenda items.
- Budget discussion
- Superintendent's report (WE ARE SACHEM)
- Executive session for personnel matters
- Next regular meeting scheduled for April 20, 2021
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine administrative actions. The board will hear a budget presentation and recognize student athletes, and is expected to approve minutes, a procurement emergency declaration, property disposal, and various personnel and purchasing items.
- Continuation of procurement emergency for COVID-19 supplies
- Disposal of two 2009 Crown Victoria vehicles via auction
- Approval of multiple bids including diesel engine parts, technology supplies, sheet music, and janitorial products; rejection of driver education services bid
- Tenure appointment for Robert Frontino at Seneca with $328 increment
- Approval of coaching assignments for spring 2021 with salaries up to $10,069
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2021, at 51 School Street, Lake Ronkonkoma. The agenda includes a superintendent's report on student return and budget presentation #3, public comment, and a consent agenda covering financial reports, purchasing bids, and a revised 2021-2022 budget development calendar. The board will also act on numerous personnel items for teachers and support staff, including appointments, resignations, retirements, and salary changes.
- Approval of Treasurer's Report for January 2021 and Claims Audit Reports as of January 31, 2021
- Approval of 15 purchasing bid items, including food co-op, HVAC units, antimicrobial treatment, portable toilet rental, swimming pool equipment, chair rental for graduations, graduation programs, athletic chest shields, school bus parts, and more; two bids rejected (library supplies, diesel engine/Allison transmission parts)
- Approval of revised 2021-2022 Budget Development Calendar with a change to the Budget Adoption date
- Personnel actions: termination/resignation of 3 substitute teachers, retirement of 1 teaching assistant, resignation/appointment of Remote Learning Academy staff, probationary appointments, leave replacements, salary changes for 15 teachers, coaching assignments, and support staff appointments/resignations/retirements
- Appointment of Kristina Brocato as Office Assistant at $50,798 base salary, and several support staff appointments with hourly rates
Special Meeting
The Sachem Board of Education met to approve various personnel appointments, coaching assignments, and extracurricular activities. The meeting also addressed a significant budget transfer to fund PPE, building, custodial, and instructional supplies.
- Budget transfer totaling $498,558 for PPE, building repair, custodial, and instructional supplies
- Approval of various extracurricular club/activity coordinators with individual payments ranging from $2,643.00 to $3,272.60
- Appointment of coaching staff including field hockey and cross country positions
- Approval of several teaching assistant and support staff appointments
- Superintendent's report regarding the Student Return Plan
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering financial reports, property disposal, a new memorial scholarship, and numerous purchasing bids. They will also act on a long list of personnel items, including teacher appointments, resignations, coaching assignments, and salary changes. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve Treasurer's Report for December 2020
- Establish Lisa Falco-Conklin Memorial Scholarship
- Approve 30+ purchasing bids, including internal auditing, vending services, and vehicle repairs; reject two bids
- Approve coaching assignments with salaries up to $7,055
- Approve salary changes for 8 teachers, including a $3,920.50 increase
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 20, 2021, at 51 School Street, Lake Ronkonkoma. The agenda includes a superintendent's report with technology and budget presentations, public comment, and a consent agenda covering purchasing bids, claims audit, and numerous personnel actions. Most items are routine approvals, but the budget presentation may be of interest to residents.
- Approve bid B 20-532 for Tecogen Cogeneration Units preventative maintenance and repair
- Approve claims audit reports for December 2020 as submitted by R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP
- Approve extracurricular club/activity rescissions and approvals, including US First Robotics ($6,343.20 rescinded, $5,814.60 approved) and Winter Color Guard Director HS ($7,576.60)
- Approve salary changes for 18 teaching personnel, with increases ranging from $1,306.50 to $1,437.50
- Approve probationary appointment of Cristan Nunez as Custodian at Hiawatha with base salary $56,877
Special Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to consider a single action item: awarding a contract for the Sachem North Synthetic Turf Replacement Project to The LandTek Group. The contract would be awarded under a bid from the Town of Babylon (Bid No. 18G11) via an intermunicipal agreement. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, call to order, pledge, moment of silence, adjournment).
- Award Sachem North Synthetic Turf Replacement Project to The LandTek Group under Town of Babylon Bid No. 18G11
- Authorize Board President to execute contract with LandTek
- Intermunicipal agreement with Town of Babylon per General Municipal Law 119-o
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on January 6, 2021. The agenda includes a superintendent's report on social-emotional learning, approval of minutes, and a suspension of public comment due to the Governor's executive order. The board will vote on a series of consent agenda items covering personnel actions (resignations, appointments, leaves), contracts (including BOCES lease and health services agreements), and a purchasing bid award.
- Approve OMNIA Partners cooperative contract for roofing and waterproofing supplies
- Approve multi-year lease of classroom space at Merrimac Elementary to Eastern Suffolk BOCES (2021-2024)
- Approve health services agreements with Rockville Centre UFSD ($1,496.98/student) and Jericho UFSD ($1,321.25/student)
- Appoint part-time CSE chairpeople at $600/day (max $30,000)
- Rescind several coaching assignments for fall 2020