001Good evening. Today is Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. This is a regular meeting of the board of education of the Sako Union Pree School District. Um and I have a motion to um call the meeting to order. >> Second, Joel. All in favor? >> Okay. Um and now next I have a meeting to convene in executive session. Motion um second Joel. All in favor? Okay. So, we are going to go to executive session and we should be back around 7:30. Okay, welcome back everybody. Um we just came back from executive session and our first order of business is the pledge of allegiance. Okay. Um, welcome everyone. Thank you for coming out tonight and for watching at home. Um are we are going to start with board comments? Um um sorry told you have anything. >> No,
002I don't. >> I don't have anything either. I just hope everybody's enjoying the summer and getting ready for the new school year. But no, all good. >> Thank you. >> Um the only thing I want to say is that we've had um a very eventful few weeks here at the school. Um we now have our full administration team in place. We have Mr. Chris Fiori as our high school principal. Dr. Melissa Quackenbush as our director of curriculum and technology. Um Miss Susette Deutsch as our special ed director. Um and of course still um John Morash, Peter Kgallen, Andrew Kalisuno, and Scott Dellis um to round out our administration team. I'm really excited that under um Mr. Robert's leadership that we are going to have a fantastic school year. Um, in our house, we're already in
003the middle of the transition because football started today and all of our welcome back, get your papers and forms filled out emails went out and so, um, we've already started the transition and really looking forward to just a great start to the school year. Um, and that's it and hope everyone's enjoying the rest of their summer. comments from the superintendent. >> Thank you, Madam President. So, we've had a busy month and a half since I started July 1st and working with the administrative team. We're very fortunate to have instead to bring on the whole administrative group, Mr. Fior and the current existing administrator all gel together the first several weeks that we we've had a chance to get to our planning for the upcoming school year. So in a blink of an eye, August is
004come and we're we're uh knocking on September and the arrival of our students which is fantastic. So uh even today we were doing a lot of pre-planning for our students conference day which will have two days with our teachers coming up right after Labor Day. U also on the horizon we have our students are starting to come back for orientations next week for sixth grade and eighth grade at the middle high school here. U additionally as Mr. also said our our students are starting to come back into the works. We had students taking regions exam yesterday. So, congratulations to all of our students on their hard work preparing for those regions. I was in here watching some of our students take the uh history regent yesterday afternoon and they're working hard. So, wish them well
005on the results they've uh worked hard for and that the outcome is what they they hoped and whether it's a great improvement or passing for the first time, we're excited for those scores to come out for those students. Additionally about our as it's uh been shared by how our students are starting with the athletics next week. Monday is our official return of section one athletics and our varsity and DB sports will be coming back. Uh so excited to have our students participating and thank you to the board for previously approving our strength and conditioning coach. You had about you look at the field sometimes 45 to 50 youngsters out there uh running lifting doing all sorts of strength and conditioning practice drills to prepare for the season and that'll continue throughout the rest of the
006fall, winter and spring. It's great to see our student athletes participating with our strength and conditioning coach who's preparing for the season and also students that are just going to be interested in health and fitness have that opportunity. So I think that's a great addition to our programming. One of the things I wanted to thank our PTA president. He's uh partnering with me to do a meet and greet for myself as new superintendent and the new members of our administrative team. So mark your calendars. I'll send out a followup communication to our families, but we're supposeding it here in the library on September 2nd, I believe, 7 p.m. Put me on that. So I put the notes there. So Mr. Fiori is going to our special education uh director and Dr. Quenbush will be here.
007My administrators may attend, but it's a good chance to meet and greet some of our new uh administrative leaders and get to know many of our stakeholders. So, we're very excited about that. And it's about it for the first part. Um, a little later on we'll be talking about our this cell phone, the internet enabled device ban that was coming out of as of August 1st. You may recall Governor Hokll passed the new law. The board was responsive and passed the polic for us. tomorrow or on Friday the finalization. We're we're sending our individual building letters out from each principal about the logistics of how it'll impact our students here at Tahoe. And uh it's some frequently asked questions as well as some of the logistics. Uh the basic premise that we're going to be
008using at the 6 through 12 level is we're using our lockers as our defined storage uh compartment that students will be expected to put their device in and the different procedures. So, our administrators will work closely with the teachers. They're getting some training on superance conference day. And then, of course, with our students when they arrive, we'll be doing some grade level meetings getting them up to speed on expectations and get everybody on the same page about how this new procedure and some of these protocols will take place and shape when students arrive after Labor Day. That's it for me right now, Madam President. We have some comments, >> thank you very much. Um, comments from Good evening. So, a lot has happened over the summer. So, I give everyone an update. I'll start with
009construction. So, at the middle high school, um we completed the replacement of the T-shaped roof, which is the oldest part of the building. We also did major mason masonary repairs um along the front facade of both the middle school and the high school. The field side wall, which is right behind us, also has masonary work and we did work in the courtyard in this tunnel under this building. Um we replaced all of the old domestic water pipes which had severely deteriorated along with steam pipes that were damaged were also replaced. We also um put new steam traps throughout the building. On tonight's agenda, there is a change order for additional plumbing work that will take place in the parking lot and alongside Boulevard to fix some drainage issues in area um due to damage and
010collapse pipes. Ventilation is added in our boiler room which was much needed. Um and repairs were made to address water intrusion um in the gym floor on the field side entrance. We also installed at the middle high school our brand new state-of-the-art bell clock and PA system. So if you're here, you can look up and see one of our new clocks and all the classrooms got new clocks and PA systems. very high techch. Um, we are also adding additional security cameras here at the middle high school and that will be completed this week. And just because that wasn't enough, with Coned's help, we were able to um complete an emergency replacement of a transformer because we just need to do some more. Um, so that was an emergency and we were able to complete that
011as well. At Codle about 30 doors were replaced um along with some smaller um plumbing and minor repairs. We also did some landscaping work in front of codle in front of the new cafeteria windows um and along the painted portion of Syonoid Boulevard. And alongside all of this work that we did, our facilities team has been working incredibly hard to get every classroom ready for the first day of school and and the whole building, not just the classrooms. Their work is essential and we deeply appreciate the effort and pride they put into making our buildings safe, clean, and welcoming. Um, we've also had a really busy summer with technology with the support of Southern Westchester Bosey's Lower Husband Regional Information Center and our onsite network specialists who have been working really hard. Every district desktop
012and laptop is being replaced. Um, so they also processed the delivery of 300 new Chromebooks for students and just last week all of our network switches were replaced. These upgrades are critical and they give us reliable and they give us the reliability and security we need for instruction and innovation in the classroom and day-to-day operations. This week, our auditors are on site wrapping up the final fieldwork for the 2024 25 year end audit. Um, and as we prepare to welcome students back, families can now see their transportation information in the parent portal. We also recently shared some news about changes to the um school breakfast and lunch program. A blast was sent out. Um, so under new state legislation, every student um, every public school student is now eligible for one free breakfast and one
013free lunch each day. We're excited about this. We're also going to be working with Armark to introduce new menu items and tastings, monthly tastings for our students. And in the email we sent out, we included a lot of information on the free lunch program and free breakfast and what makes up a free meal um and what the components are. So there's a lot of information there. And finally, this summer we welcomed our new state administrative team members. Um, and each of them brings a strong experience and fresh perspectives to their roles. And I'm very excited for the energy and the new leadership that we have. Um, and I just look forward to working closely with all of them. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dave. You have been super busy. I I always say that the
014business office keeps the um school running through the summer, but you really I mean that was a lot of stuff and I forgot when I list all the administrators to mention you. I'm so sorry. Um we would be absolutely lost without your leadership and expertise. So, thank you for all of your work and thank you to um the facilities department because the building um really looks fantastic considering all of the work that we've gone through and um I really appreciate all that you guys have done throughout the summer um with all the extra work that's been going on. Okay. Um comments from community partners. Um this is a new section that we have. We used to just have it where it was just for the PTA and now we are inviting it for our community
015partners which are um the PTA, the new SEPTA um committee and the um athletic council. So it's a time for them to come up when they're here. They don't have to every time but to give a little report. Um and I don't believe that tonight we have anybody. So um we are up to the first recognition of the audience and this as a reminder is just on items which are in the agenda. Anybody has anything? No. Cool. So next is the consent agenda. Um approve the consent agenda. Um resolve that the board of education of the Tucko Union Preschool District motions to approve consent agenda items 2 through six. I have a motion. Second, Joel. All in favor? Business of the board. Adopt the districtwide safety plan. Resolved that the board of education of the
016Tuck Unif School District hereby adopts the districtwide safety plan for the 2025 2026 school year. Um This plan can be found on our website. Yes, can be found on our website. We did do the required 30-day hearing um time and so now it is time for us to approve it. Do I have a motion? Second, Joel. Any comments? Okay. All in favor? Adopt policy 8113 extreme heat condition days. Result that the board of education of the Pako Unifi preschool district adopts policy 8113 extreme heat condition days. Um this is New York state law now requires all public schools to have excessive heat policy to protect students and staff from unstate indoor temperatures. school must monitor classroom temperatures and take action when they reach 82 degrees F, including relocation students if the temperature reaches 88 degrees
017F. The law enforce that schools are prepared to respond to extreme heat and maintain safe learning environments. Do I second? All in favor? Adopt policy 6830 travel reimbursement. Resolve that the board of education of the Takah school district adopts policy 6830 travel reimbursement. The district is revising its travel and expense reimbursement policy to align with current standards and ensure compliance. Meal reimbursements will now follow the US uh general service administration ping rates based on travel location. Sales tax on meals are consumed during authorized business travel is reimburseable in accordance with the New York State OC opinion 80-163 reimburseable up to 18% meals that are already included in conference fees will not be reimbursed and no reimbursement will be provided for snacks and other items p purchased outside of designated meal allowances. These changes will review
018uh were reviewed and discussed with the audit and finance committee. All in favor first reading of policy 8520 free and reduced meals. As part of the governor's approved budget, which provides for universal school meals, our district is now participating in the USDA's provision 2 program to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income eligibility. This marks a change from our previous policy which followed the national the standards for national school lunch program and required families to apply annually for meal benefits and qualify through direct certification. Although completing a free and reduced application is no longer required to receive the free meals. The district encourages families to do so as qualifying may make them eligible for other important benefits and programs. Um do you have >> I'm sorry. Great. first reading. So, I
019one thing I just want to say is um it is still really important to fill out the um free reduced um forms if you qualify um for the guidelines because it does the part of the plan for the governor is to get people um who qualify more benefits. So, she's really pushing for districts to still collect the forms even though we um are going to be giving one free breakfast and one free lunch per day. Um, all right. Approve a tax um resolved in the matter of taxority proceedings instituted by Nick Ning LLC affecting properties located at 103 Lake Avenue and 97 Lake Avenue, town of East and designated as section 32 block section 32 block 4 lot six respectively. The Tuck Board of Education hereby approves the refund of school taxes in the amount
020of $5,56123. Do I have a motion? Second Joel. In approve a tax certity judgement resolved that board of education of Tucker Unifree School District in the matter of taxi proceeding proceedings instituted by 97 Lake Avenue realy partners LLC affecting properties located at 103 Lake Avenue and 97 Lake Avenue town of Eastchester and designated as section 32 block 4 lot 4 and section 32 block 4 lot 6 respectively hereby approves a refund of school taxes in the amount of $8,942.36. And whereas pursuant to the resolution of the board under section 3651- A of the educational law that the Taho Unifree School District District established a reserve fund known as the tax circuit fund to be used for the purpose of paying judgments and claims for a tax circularity proceedings in accordance with Article seven of the
021real property tax law and whereas the district is liable for taxity proceedings in the amount of $8,942.36. It is hereby resolved that the district hereby authorizes an increase of A1964400 refund of real property taxes by $8,942.36 and a decrease of A864 tax charity reserves by $8,942.36 to be used in accordance with applicable laws for the purpose of paying legal fees expenses and tax. Do I have a motion? Second. All in favor? Approve and agree. >> Super long. >> I don't I don't miss it. I don't miss it. I do not miss it. >> Okay. Um, approve an agreement. Whereas four voices Onaga, Portland, Madison, Boseis, Albany, Cohair, Cohair, Skity, Saratoga, Boseies, Madison, Onidita, Boseies, and Brooma Boseies have collaborated with the have collaborated and entered into article 5 general municipal law, intermunicipal agreement for the
022purpose of improving the vendor management and data security and privacy practices for school districts and or Bose statewide known as the Rick one risk operations center the ROC. Whereas the board of education of Toko Unifree School District through its affiliation with the locally based regional information center participates with the ROC and desires for the 2526 fiscal year to authorize the ROC to enter into data privacy agreements and related exhibits. DPA with vendors and third party contractors that include the requirements of in compliance with New York State Education Law section 2D and part 121 regulation collectively at 2D related to student personally identifiable information um to certain teacher and principal APR. Whereas the ROC also partners with New York State um to access for learning student data privacy consortium SCPC and the education cooperative TEC to
023negotiate and approve and flaw 2D compliant DPAs. Whereas the BPA are presented to school districts and for final execution and do not require the expenditure of funds beyond those budget and be it resolved board of education of the Tahoe school district authorizes the attorneys designated by the ROC to negotiate and approve of DPA's for technology resources. It further resolved that Tahoe school district board of education grants the ROC and its designated attorneys an authority negotiate the terms and conditions of DPA and take such actions as to effect and intent of do I have a motion. So all in favor approve an agreement resolve that the board of education of Toko University School District approve the agreement to maximum tennis development zone for the rental of tennis courts from August 25th um from August 27th to
024August 30th 2045 in the amount not to exceed 1710 motion several questions. So after September, >> I'm just curious where we're going to go after September. >> We haven't gone to Lewood in a while because it was under construction and now We have been going to curious. >> Okay. All in favor approve an agreement. Resolve that the board of education of Taco Unifi School District hereby approves the settlement agreement by and between the Taho School District and Corey Morris PC and authorizes the superintendent of schools to execute the same and approves the payment of monies contained there. Do I have a motion? All in favor? Approve a transportation contract resolve that the board of education of the Tahoe Unifree School District hereby authorizes the shared transportation agreement between the Tuco Unifree School District and the
025Unifree School District for the provision of transportation for a student attending an out of district place for the summer not to exceed $7,000. All in favor of piggyback transportation contract. Resolve that the board of education of Tahoe Unifree School District hereby authoriz authorizes the Tuco Unifree School District to piggyback off the contract by and between Royal Coast Line and the Arley Unifree School District for the provision of transportation for one student to and from Tahoe Unifree School District and Green New School located in Carmel Hamlet, New York at a cost not to exceed $42,000 for the 2526 school year. The superintendent is authorized to sign the necessary paperwork to effect the board's approval of this transportation. Motion >> second. All in favor approve a cooperative purchasing contract. Whereas the district is a member of the
026interlocal purchasing system which provides competitively bid contracts in compliance with New York State and whereas the inter Interlocal purchasing system USA contract 220702 awarded to precision roofing offers roofing services at favorable pre. Now therefore be it resolved that the board of education Tucker Unif approves the use of precision grouping under tips USA contract 22072 and authorizes superintendent or designate to take all necessary steps to execute approve proposal resolve with the board of education. School District hereby approves Freeman Mechanical plumbing and general construction repairs at Cotle Elementary School at a total cost not to exceed $17,3487. Do I have a motion? All in favor? Um, approve budget transfers. Resolve that board of education school district approve the attached budget transfers. The budget transfers are listed in the public section of the agenda. If anybody is curious
027what they are, um, do I have a motion? Second, all in favor in agreement. that the board of education of the Tahoe Union Free School District approve the intermunicipal agreement dated August 20th, 2025 and authorize the superintendent of schools to execute the agreement with the town of East for a school resource officer and authorizing payment. All in favor? Thank you to the town of East for providing us with approvement everybody. Result that the board of education of the Tuaho Unifree School District hereby authorizes the settlement of the pending due process hearing request involving student number 12303 based on the term set forth in the proposed stipulation of settlement reviewed in the executive session and hereby authoriz authorizes the superintendent to execute. All in favor approve a change order. Whereas a proposed change order has been
028presented to the board of education in connection with the school district's capital project at the Taco Middle School high school for framan mechanical inc to be to replace the drainage pipes in the parking lot of Tahoe Middle School high school through a new catch basin in exchange for an increase in base cont. amount of $59,1005. Um the change order. Now therefore be it resolved that the board of education of the TON school district authorizes and approves the school district to enter into the change order and authorizes the school district superintendent of schools to execute the change order and such other documents as may be necessary to the change order. This is um in relation to was talking about with the drainage situation in the middle school high school parking lot. Um so hopefully this will
029reme do I have a motion second. All in favor the school year starts. >> Yes. Um, approve a memorandum of agreement. Resolved that the board of education of the Taho preschool district approves the memorandum of agreement dated July 2nd, 2025 by and between the district and the Taho Teachers Association as attached to the official minutes of this meeting and authorizes the superintend comments. All in favor approve an MA resolve that the board of education school district approve amen memorandum of agreement dated June 2nd uh 2025 by and between the district and the civil service employees association as attached to the official minutes of this meeting and authorizes superintendent to this motion. All in favorel recommendations results that the board of education junior preschool district approve personnel recommendations through. Do I have a motion second? Any
030comments? Okay. >> Hi, Seth Mir in 61 Park View Drive. Um, I just wanted to say, you know, building off of what said about having the business office been at codle teacher placements and bus stop they came out as early if not earlier than it's ever come out since I've been in the district and so I just wanted to express gratitude to everybody for all the work over the summer to do that I know it's a lot and and makes a big difference particularly for our youngest kids to help sort of start getting them excited about coming back to school so just wanted to express my gratitude to the team for all the work happening this And I just want to congratulate all of the new teachers that we appointed um in tonight's closing I'm
031very new. Hi, I'm Don. Hi, I'm Don Barrett. I'm the new band and orchestra person at the school. Um, I have about seven years experience as teacher as a music teacher teaching everyone and everything everyone and everything between. So, I'm really excited to join Tuck. Thank you very much. >> Okay. Um lastly is um final board comments. Anybody have any final board comments? Um final comments superintendent. >> Sure. Thank you. So that was one of my closing remarks. Congratulations. Glad to have you here and joining as part of our music staff. excited to see what you do with our students and welcome. You're a great place to welcome to you. And I also want to just echo echo the sentiments that were said earlier. Thank you to our custodial team. They're working around the clock
032to get our buildings in shape uh with additional construction projects and having to work around those things. They continue to work day in and day out to get the rooms ready for the arrival of our students and teachers. So, their hard work is greatly appreciated. And I just want to show my appreciation as well to Miss Dunn who's been a great resource to me coming in as superintendent. Thank you Miss Dunn for being that support to me as superintendent and as well Miss Parks who's been a right and left hand learning district and all that she does here is a nice asset to all of us. Um the meeting all in favor enjoy the rest of your