Sachem Central School District public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on December 22, 2022, at 7:15pm. The board will enter executive session, then reconvene to consider approving an agreement to sell the property at 245 Union Avenue, Holbrook, New York, to Bello Poultry Market. No other business items are listed.
- Approval of agreement to sell 245 Union Avenue, Holbrook, to Bello Poultry Market
- Enter into executive session
- Re-open into public session
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 14, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, financial resolutions, and personnel actions. Key items include accepting $25,000 in NY State Senate Bullet Aid for the Broadcast Journalism/WSHR program, amending the 403(b) retirement plan's hardship withdrawal rules, and authorizing participation in the NYCLASS investment program. The board will also act on various personnel matters such as substitute teacher approvals, leaves of absence, and coaching assignments.
- Accept $25,000 NY State Senate Bullet Aid for Broadcast Journalism/WSHR program
- Approve amendment to 403(b) Retirement Plan regarding hardship withdrawals
- Authorize Treasurer Cynthia Carvajal to participate in NYCLASS investment program
- Designate Signature Bank and Metropolitan Commercial Bank as additional depositories up to $250,000,000
- Approve coaching assignments for 2022-23 school year, including stipends up to $10,251
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 30, 2022, to consider a consent agenda that includes an intermunicipal agreement with Suffolk County for artificial turf services, the treasurer's report, purchasing bid awards, and a corrective action plan. The board will also act on numerous personnel items, including resignations, retirements, leaves, appointments, stipends, and tenure for teaching and support staff.
- Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Suffolk for artificial turf services
- Bid awards: B 22-70 Grounds Equipment (Western Plow & Spreader), B 22-226 Epson Large-Format Printers, B 22-406B Gymnastics Supplies, B 22-10 Pottery Wheels, Town of Brookhaven Bid# 18090; reject B 22-318 Automotive Glass; rescind B 22-157A Outdoor Walk-In Freezer
- Corrective Action Plan to Risk Assessment Update Report dated October 6, 2022
- Tenure appointments for 5 teachers and 1 teaching assistant
- Maintenance Mechanics/Grounds Crew stipends totaling $3,000, $2,000, or $1,000 per employee
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2022, to act on a consent agenda covering business and personnel items. Actions include rescinding the disposal of three 2009 Blue Bird school buses, approving bids for graduation programs and diplomas, and accepting the October 2022 claims audit report. The board will also approve numerous personnel actions, including substitute teacher terminations and appointments, teaching assistant stipends, salary changes, coaching assignments, and support staff retirements and resignations.
- Rescind disposal of three 2009 Blue Bird school buses (VINs 1BAKFCKA59F261174, 1BAKFCKA79F261175, 1BAKFCKA99F262176)
- Approve bids: B 22-205 Graduation Programs, B 22-206 Diplomas/Credential Certificates/Covers/Seals, B 22-212 Chair Rental for 2023 Graduation at Sachem High School East & North
- Approve claims audit reports as of October 31, 2022, by R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP
- Approve salary changes for teaching personnel (e.g., Alison Angermaier +$2,927, Ariana Franz +$5,321) and teaching assistants (Allison Tyrrell +$841)
- Approve coaching assignments for winter 2022-23, including volunteer positions for girls winter track, wrestling, and girls basketball
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. They will vote on consent agenda items including purchasing bids, personnel appointments and resignations, coaching assignments, extracurricular activities, and salary step increases for teaching staff. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve bid B 22-17B for technology classroom supplies (lumber) and B 22-157A for outdoor walk-in freezer at Sagamore Middle School; reject bids for gymnastics supplies and fitness equipment repair
- Approve curriculum writing staff for 2022-2023 at rates up to $71.02/hr
- Approve sixth period stipend of $7,604 for Faye Moratti at Grundy
- Approve coaching assignments including $4,130 for girls basketball MS at Samoset
- Approve salary changes for 70+ teaching personnel, with increases up to $5,321
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes setting the 2022-23 tax levy at $214,231,574 across Brookhaven, Islip, and Smithtown, accepting financial reports, and approving numerous personnel actions. The board will also enter executive session to discuss districtwide security and hear public comment.
- Establishment of 2022-23 tax levy: $203,636,064 school levy plus $10,595,510 library levy, totaling $214,231,574
- Acceptance of financial statements as of June 30, 2022, prepared by EFPR Group, LLP
- Approval of 2023-2024 budget development calendar
- Disposal of district property including a Conex and hearing impaired equipment
- Appointment of coaching assignments for 2022-23 with salaries up to $7,794
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including approving claims audit reports, awarding bids for security equipment, snow removal, and other supplies, and transferring over $8 million from unassigned fund balance to reserve funds. The board will also act on personnel matters such as resignations, leaves, and stipends for teachers.
- Transfer $543,526 to Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund
- Transfer $750,000 to Employee Retirement System Reserve Fund
- Transfer $750,000 to Teacher Retirement System Reserve Fund
- Transfer $6,000,000 to 2019 Capital Reserve Fund
- Approve bids: Security Equipment Rebid, Emergency Snow Removal, Snowplow/Sander Parts, Road Salt/Sand, Ice Melt
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 7, 2022, starting with an executive session at 6pm. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes disposing of obsolete property, awarding or rejecting bids for items like cosmetology supplies and fitness equipment, and numerous personnel actions such as teacher appointments, coaching assignments, and extracurricular club approvals. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Disposal of obsolete Xerox copier supplies, OCE machine, kitchen equipment, and textbooks
- Bid awards: B 22-162A (cosmetology) approved; B 22-410 (fitness equipment) rejected; B 22-576B (stage curtains) rejected; Levittown SD LPS-22-004/005 (auto parts/repairs) approved; Town of Islip 721-56 (mowers) approved
- Rescission of Heather Stumpf as English Department Chairperson at Seneca
- Appointment of AP Test Coordinators at $4,205.00 each
- Approval of extracurricular clubs including School Store at $6,458.40 each and various clubs at $897.00
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2022, at 51 School Street, Lake Ronkonkoma. The board will consider a resolution petitioning the state to require school-specific security guard training, approve attendance at the SCOPE Annual Meeting, and act on a consent agenda covering claims audits, purchasing bids, and numerous personnel items including resignations, retirements, leaves, and summer appointments.
- Resolution petitioning NY State to require school-specific security guard training
- Approve attendance at SCOPE Annual Meeting on Aug 16, 2022 at $150 total cost
- Approve claims audit reports for July 2022 as submitted by R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP
- Approve multiple bid awards including B 22-411A Adventure Challenge Course Equipment, B 22-8A Kitchenwares, B 22-204A Printing, B 22-165B STEM/STEAM/Robotics, LI Food Co-op Re-Bid #599, and RFP EV2671 for vehicles; reject B 22-48A Security Equipment; rescind LI Food Service Co-op bid #568
- Personnel actions: resignations of 3 teaching assistants, retirement of 1, termination/resignation of 32 substitute teachers, leaves of absence, and summer appointments
Special Meeting - Virtual
The Sachem Central School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss potential resolutions to bring forward to the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA). The agenda includes procedural items and a discussion of resolutions, with an attached document for review. No formal votes are scheduled except for adjournment.
- Discussion of potential resolutions for NYSSBA consideration
- Attachment: Board Resolutions Revision 3 - Final.pdf (189 KB)
- Procedural items: roll call, call to order, salute to flag, moment of silence
- Motion to adjourn
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2022, to act on a consent agenda that includes opening a 30-day comment period for the revised District-Wide School Safety Plan, disposing of obsolete property, and awarding or rejecting bids for supplies and services. The board will also approve numerous personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, salary changes, and coaching assignments for the 2022-23 school year.
- Open 30-day comment period for revised District-Wide School Safety Plan for 2022-23
- Dispose of obsolete technology, books, musical instruments, and sheet music per Policy 6900
- Approve bid for Science Supplies (Southampton #SPS20-002) and Ready-Mix Concrete (B 22-502B); reject Stage Curtain Cleaning bid (B 22-576A)
- Approve salary changes for 50+ teachers, with increases ranging from $2,660 to $5,854 effective 9/1/2022
- Appoint 10 building principal aides at $6,364 stipend each for 2022-23
Reorganizational Meeting followed by Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold its reorganizational meeting followed by a regular meeting on July 6, 2022. 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 2022-23 school year, including professional services.
- Oath of office for new board members Alex Piccirillo, Laura Slattery, Meredith Volpe, and Superintendent Christopher J. Pellettieri
- Approve Deputy Treasurer Laura Sager at $2,000 annual stipend
- Approve Capital Markets Advisors LLC for financial advisory services (fees: $9,500 + $0.55/$1,000 for new bonds, $7,750 for notes, $2,600 for disclosure, $17,500 + $1.05/$1,000 for refunding)
- Approve R.S. Abrams & Co. LLP as internal claims auditor at $52,500 annual fee
- Approve Ingerman Smith LLP as board/labor counsel at $168,860 retainer plus $255/hour for litigation
Special Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on creating a new Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations position and to approve a probationary appointment to fill it. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like roll call and the pledge of allegiance.
- Creation of Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations position
- Probationary appointment of Michele Psarakis as Asst. Superintendent for Business and Operations, effective 7/25/2022-6/30/2025
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is considering several large-scale fund transfers from the Unassigned Fund Balance to various reserve accounts. The agenda also includes approving a contract amendment for Dr. Christopher J. Pellettieri and reviewing multiple purchasing bids.
- Transfer up to $6,000,000 to Capital Reserve Fund 2019
- Transfer up to $5,400,000 to Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund
- Transfer up to $2,600,000 to Teachers' Retirement System Reserve Fund
- Transfer up to $2,000,000 to Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund
- Transfer up to $1,000,000 to Employee Retirement System Reserve Fund
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting that consists solely of an executive session. The board will enter the closed session to discuss matters related to the appointment or employment of particular personnel. No public action or discussion is scheduled beyond the procedural opening and adjournment of the meeting.
- Executive session to discuss appointment or employment of particular personnel
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education met to discuss various business and personnel items. Key actions included authorizing the issuance of tax anticipation notes up to $100,000,000 and approving multiple purchasing bids for school supplies and services.
- Authorization of Tax Anticipation Notes not to exceed $100,000,000
- Approval of various purchasing bids including athletic uniforms, landscaping materials, and food service co-op items
- Resolution for a paid non-working day on May 31, 2022, for specific staff units
- Approval of $260.00 for trustee fiscal oversight training
- Disposal of obsolete student desks, textbooks, and other district property
Annual District Meeting - Budget Vote & Election
The Sachem Central School District held its annual budget vote and election on May 17, 2022. Voters approved the 2022-2023 budget of $349,999,182 by a vote of 3,148 to 1,590, and elected four members to the Board of Education. The board also acted on personnel items including appointments, resignations, and a retirement.
- Budget approved: $349,999,182 for 2022-2023 (Yes: 3,148, No: 1,590)
- Board of Education election results: Alex Piccirillo (2,642), Laura Slattery (2,041), Meredith Volpe (1,916), Stephanie Volpe (1,892) elected
- Approved Extended School Year Program supervisors: Kelly Andersen ($21,697), Steven Hartman ($16,272)
- Approved probationary teaching appointments for 2022-23: Andrew Fenter, Stephen Opacke, Steven Silvestri
- Approved retirement of administrator John J. O'Keefe effective June 30, 2022
Regular Meeting - Public Hearing
The Board of Education convened a public hearing to address community questions regarding the proposed budget. The meeting also included various personnel actions, including teacher appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence.
- Public hearing for discussion of the proposed budget
- Approval of medical examinations for employees via Island Psychiatry, PC at an estimated $8,500
- Appointment of Sean Dee (Social Studies) and Scott Tierney (Health) for the 2022-23 school year
- Approval of various curriculum writing staff at a rate of $31.57/hr
- Approval of several teacher leaves of absence for child care leave effective 9/1/2022
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will vote on the Eastern Suffolk BOCES 2022-2023 administrative budget and elect five incumbent BOCES board members. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering purchasing bids, contracts, and personnel appointments, including teaching and support staff changes.
- Approve Eastern Suffolk BOCES 2022-2023 Administrative Budget
- Election of five incumbents to Eastern Suffolk BOCES Board
- Approve bids including recycling/trash removal, window AC units, assistive technology, sheet music, asphalt, STEM/robotics supplies, Canada goose control, liquid chlorine, and contractor equipment rental
- Approve health and welfare services agreements with Hauppauge UFSD ($1,162 per student) and Patchogue-Medford UFSD ($1,076.35 per student)
- Approve personnel actions including probationary appointments, substitute teachers, and support staff hires
Regular Meeting - Budget Adoption
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will vote on adopting the 2022-2023 budget of $349,999,182, which includes a 2.07% tax levy increase, and will present it to voters on May 17, 2022. The board will also approve election workers for that vote, award bids for supplies and services, and handle personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and appointments.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 budget of $349,999,182 with a $4,127,359 tax levy increase (2.07% above prior year)
- Approval of election clerks and chief inspectors for May 17, 2022 budget vote (rates $15.00-$16.00)
- Bid awards: First Aid Supplies (B 22-401), Physical Education Supplies (B 22-402), Independent/External Auditing Services (R 22-7), General Lab Supplies, Asphalt Pavement (B 21-560); rejections for HVAC Units (B 22-510) and Welding Supplies (B 22-525)
- Approval of district cell phone for Ryan Jacobellis, Director of Facilities III
- Personnel actions: 14 teacher retirements, 1 resignation, 4 probationary appointments, and multiple stipend approvals
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering financial reports, property disposal, purchasing bids, and a SEQRA resolution for 2022-23 capital improvements. Personnel actions include teacher appointments, resignations, and coaching assignments. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve SEQRA resolution for capital projects at 15 schools, including roof, fire alarm, PA system, and gym floor replacements
- Approve bids for athletic equipment, fencing supplies, bus parts, and painting of district vehicles; reject driver education road instruction bid
- Approve joint municipal cooperative bidding program with Eastern Suffolk BOCES for 2022-23
- Approve probationary teacher appointments for 2022-23, including Justin Bertone (Technology) and Meghan O'Leary (Mathematics)
- Approve coaching assignments for spring 2022, including Thomas Harvey as Boys Lacrosse MS Assistant at $3,507.00
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering disposal of district property, approval of vehicle use, and numerous purchasing bids. The board will also act on a wide range of personnel items, including teacher appointments, leaves, resignations, and coaching assignments. A budget presentation is scheduled as part of the superintendent's report.
- Approval of 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program contracts (roof, general construction, plumbing, HVAC, electrical)
- Approval of bids for pumps, cafeteria equipment, portable toilets, medical waste, and other services
- Rejection of bid B 22-320 for NYS vehicle inspection services
- Probationary appointment of Jennifer Carpenter as World Language teacher for 2022-23
- Approval of sixth period stipends for teachers, including $7,514.00 for John Oswald
Regular Meeting - MASKS REQUIRED
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education met to review various business items, including purchasing bids for supplies and services. The agenda also included approvals for coaching assignments, teacher salary changes, and the standardization of soccer goals.
- Approval to standardize Sportsfield Specialties Soccer Goals at Sachem North and East high schools
- Approval of various purchasing bids including LI Food Co-Op smallwares and large equipment
- Approval of coaching appointments for spring sports such as Boys Lacrosse and Girls Track
- Approval of teacher salary changes for multiple staff members across various school buildings
- Approval of several substitute teacher and support staff personnel actions
Regular Meeting - MASKS REQUIRED
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including salary changes and contract renewals. The agenda includes a presentation on the district's budget and tax cap overview. Additionally, the board will vote on purchasing bids, including a contract for the North High School auxiliary gym floor reconstruction.
- Budget Presentation #1 and Tax Cap Overview
- Approval of 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program: North HS Auxiliary Gym Floor Reconstruction
- Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with SCTA (Teacher Aide Unit) and SCTA (Teaching Assistant/Interpreter/Job Coaches Unit)
- Approval of salary changes for 36 teaching personnel effective February 1, 2022
- Approval of Treasurer's Report and Claims Audit Reports for December 2021
Regular Meeting - MASKS REQUIRED
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a mask requirement. The agenda includes routine procedural items, public comment, and a series of consent agenda actions covering personnel changes, contracts, and the disposal of a district vehicle. The board will vote on these items as recommended by the Superintendent.
- Disposal of a 2008 Ford F250 via auction
- Approval of substitute teacher terminations, resignations, and new appointments
- Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sachem Central Teachers Association
- Approval of special education and health services agreements with other school districts
- Approval of stipends for maintenance mechanics/grounds crew