001Okay. Good evening everyone. It is May 28th. Um, we are opening tonight's meeting for the purpose of adjourning to executive session, where the board will be discussing matters relating to the employment history of particular in employee and collective bargaining negotiations. No action will be taken, and we'll be returning to our open meeting at 630. Can I have a motion and a second for this item, Leon? Or on the motion and Melissa on the second. All those in favor? Motion passes five zero. We'll see you at 630. Thank you. Okay. Good evening everyone. It is May 28th and the board is returning from an executive session. So I need a motion to open the meeting. And a second. Cynthia, on the motion and a second Leonore. Um, on the second. All those in favor? Motion passes
002seven zero. So we will open tonight's meeting of the board, as we do, um, at every meeting with the pledge to the flag. Okay. We'll start with administrator's remarks. Mrs. Andrea Lowe. Good evening. After thorough research by our K-5 literacy curricular review team, we are excited to announce that AAC, the American Reading Company, will be the new literacy program for our K-5 students next year. We will continue to use foundations, and Haggerty, along with AAC and K-2 teachers, will be participating in professional development with trainers from AAC in June to prepare for our September launch, and additional professional development opportunities will also be available during the summer with Miss Jennifer Nelson, our Director of Literacy. We are looking forward to implementing this new program, which aligns with reading, research and best practices in literacy instruction.
003Thank you. Okay. Thank you, Doctor Hancock. Thank you. I'll reserve my remarks for our reception. Okay. Thank you. We're gonna be hearing from Doctor Hancock quite a bit tonight. Um, Mr. Carlson, uh, good evening. Um, I'm sure I'm going to steal from Doctor Ghosh and just wanted to thank the community for supporting our 2526 budget, as well as the, uh, proposition two for the funds transfer that will allow us to continue the work on our capital project. And I'll reserve my comments for the ten year reception. Okay. Thank you, Doctor Ghosh. Yes. Thank you. Good evening. Um, I also want to thank the community for their overwhelming support of propositions one and two. As mentioned in our thank you letter to the community, the approval of the general budget allows us to move forward towards
004the actualization of our strategic plan, vision 2026, by adding key positions that will further support student learning and provide optimal opportunities for our students. Proposition two approval, as Mr. Carlson said, allows us to transfer funds and to complete the project in an optimal way. Uh, still under budget overall, um, this community continually shows up for our students, and we understand that the trust that they have in us, um, is to be appreciated and not taken for granted. So we continue to pledge our steadfastness of responsible fiscal stewardship, uh, throughout the next budget cycle, of course, and, uh, in the years to come. So thank you to the community. I also want to congratulate, uh, our colleagues who are earning or being recommended for tenure this evening. Um, while we are a supportive learning community, we
005most certainly have high standards. And you being here this evening is evidence of meeting those standards. Uh, achieving this career milestone should also be known as a responsibility to continue to grow as a professional, to remain tirelessly dedicated to the success of our students, and to be a collaborative teammate as you move through all stages of your career. Uh, we're glad that you chose Brewster, and we're proud of your accomplishments. I also want to thank our wonderful student musicians who shared their talents with us during the reception. That's Jeremie Gottschalk, Jake Moore, Dylan McDonald, and Nico Manila. Thank you, students and yes. My final announcement is just a reminder that this Saturday, beginning at 3 p.m., we are hosting relay for life. Uh, Brewster staff and the district are receiving the Community Champion honoree. Um,
006so we're grateful for the many years that our staff and students have supported this incredibly worthwhile cause. And, uh, just, uh, public service announcement that it's on. It's on rain or shine. We have a plan B if we need it. Uh, so you're all invited. Okay. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. And, um, the risk of being repetitive, I do want to say on behalf of the board that we are extremely appreciative of the community and the community's involvement in the budget process this year, and we appreciate everyone who reached out with questions or who went on the website to get their and their questions answered. Um, we want people to be involved. We want people to get their questions answered. So we appreciate the efforts that were made by our community, our community, and we
007particularly appreciate that they, um, you know, voted in favor of the budget both for, um, you know, for our students and, um, and for their contribution to this community. Um, so we appreciate that. We also appreciate the work that our administrators put in, um, to getting the word out, formulating information, going to meetings. It is it's a big process. So I appreciate the time and effort that they put into it. And now we will go to our student representative, Sebastian Vernon. Tony. Hello. Oh, there we go. Good evening everyone. So over the past two weeks, there have been a lot of happenings. Uh, Bristol High School, the performing arts awards were held today. Um, Wednesday, May 28th. And congratulations to all of those who received awards. The New York State Seal of Biliteracy ceremony will
008be held Thursday, May 29th at 8:30 a.m. in the ILC. Uh, the Brewster High School Parent Workshop for Spanish speaking families will be held tomorrow, Thursday, May 29th, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the signed symposium will be held Thursday, May 29th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the LC. And as the Secretary of Essex, I have to tell you guys to please come, especially because they're science research kids who worked very hard to be there. Uh, the Modern Language Honor Society induction ceremony will be held Friday, May 30th, uh, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the back class. Uh, 2025 Senior Social will be held Friday, May 30th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Scholars Awards will be held Wednesday, June 4th from six at 630 in the park. The Spring Sports Awards
009will be held Thursday, June 5th at 6 p.m. from 8:45 p.m. in the gym, and BHS will host the city administration on June 7th. Uh Wells. The sixth graders went to watch the Renegades play today, and they currently are playing their orchestra, band and chorus concert at Wells as we speak. It was a busy day for them. The eighth grade orchestra and band, and the seventh grade and eighth grade course will perform on June 2nd. The opening ceremony will be on June 11th. 60 students will be included into the program for the second cohort. Uh, congrats to all the Wells teachers who are earning their tenure tonight. CV star. Uh uh, our school community has come together in remarkable ways this spring, demonstrating the strength and engagement that makes CV star special. The Lion King
010Junior production was met with an amazing turnout from our community. The dedication of our students and the enthusiasm of families created a truly memorable experience that showcased the incredible talent within our school. Uh, fourth grade encampment provided our students with an enriching outdoor education experience with exceptional community participation that made this traditional program even more meaningful. The Steam Expo and Art show highlighted the innovative learning and creative talents of our students. And finally, our spring concerts filled the high school auditorium with beautiful music and proud families, showcasing the musical growth and the accomplishments of our students throughout the year. The overwhelming community support for all of these events reflects a strong partnership between our school and families. That makes the star such a special place to learn and grow. At JFK, there has been an
011amazing show and turnout for our JFK spring concerts that were held at the high school in the park. Thank you to all the families who came to support our students. And a huge thank you to our music teacher, Ryan Sheldon for preventing for preparing our students for a wonderful show. Also, thank you to the high school students that played instruments for a JFK song. A bright, happy day. Our annual art show and ice cream social will be held Friday, June 6th. Come out to enjoy, uh, some ice cream and to view our students beautiful work. Thank you to our art teacher teacher Angela Spreader for showcasing the hard work of our students. And finally, we have many exciting events planned for June, including our field days, second grade celebration, and pre-K moving up ceremony. We
012cannot wait to celebrate all the hard work our students have put in this year. Thank you. Thanks, Sebastian. Okay, so we will move on to presentations, recognition and discussion. Number one presentation of tenure candidates. All right. Good evening everyone. So we have 25 educators being awarded tenure this evening. 25 it's a very impressive number. Let's give our recipients a round of applause. Congratulations on this professional milestone. Tenure is more than just a personal achievement. It's a recognition of the countless hours spent shaping young minds, building community, and standing firm in the belief that education changes lives. To our honorees, your work matters. Your presence in the classroom matters. And today we pause to say thank you not just for what you've achieved, but for what you continue to do on behalf of the district. We
013look forward to your continued contributions to our Brewster family. Also not only our families here tonight with you celebrating friends, but also colleagues. And that idea of family is something we pride ourselves on here in Brewster. And that is not something you see in every district. The fact that there are colleagues, families and friends here with you tonight showing support is exceptional. So give your family, friends and colleagues a round of applause for being here this evening. And lastly, just a couple of remarks about how we're going to, uh, run the evening. Um, so when your school is called, we're going to start with Brewster High School and work our way backwards. Uh, we ask that the ten year recipients from that school please come down and sit in the front row here. Your principal
014has, uh, prepared a few remarks to share on your behalf. At the conclusion of their remarks, we ask you to stand and just shake. Uh, the Board of Education's hand before returning to your seat. And then we'll continue on to the next school. Sound good? Okay, with that, said Miss Haller, if you wouldn't mind kicking us off. Brewster High School ten recipients. If you can make your way down to the first row, don't be shy. It's okay. They're not coming down the rock. Coming. Okay. Okay. All right. So Gina Curso has played a vital role in supporting both general and special ed classrooms, consistently demonstrating her commitment to student success and inclusive education. Her work involves providing individual, individualized, academic and behavioral supports tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse learners through close collaboration
015with classroom teachers. She has helped adapt lessons, implement IEP accommodations, and create a classroom environment where all students feel supported and valued. Her responsibilities have included leading small group instruction, assisting with classroom management, and reinforcing academic concepts across subject areas. She has contributed to a collaborative educational approach that benefits student progress and overall classroom cohesion. Her experiences have not only deepened her instructional skills, but also enhanced her ability to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, further solidifying her dedication to equality in education. In addition to her classroom responsibilities, she serves as the Brewster High School Building public relations So long title Gina representative for the Brewster Teachers Association, helping to promote and communicate the achievements and efforts of the school community. Through her multifaceted role, she continues to make a meaningful impact
016on the academic social emotional development of students while also supporting the broader mission of Brewster High School. Congratulations, Gina. Alejo. In addition to her role as a dedicated mathematics instructor, she has made significant contributions to Brewster High School through her ongoing commitment to community engagement and student support. Her involvement extends beyond the classroom, reflecting her belief in fostering a well-rounded, inclusive, and safe school environment for all students. She has actively participated in numerous school events, serving as a chaperon for home games, junior proms, and other student centered activities. Her presence at these events underscores her dedication to building positive relationships with students and supporting their experiences both academically and socially. Her involvement in athletics includes serving as the scorekeeper for modified wrestling team, further demonstrating her willingness to contribute whenever and wherever needed to support
017student development. A key area of her impact at Brewster High School has been her her work with Safe School Ambassadors. Initially joining as a teacher facilitator, she assumed the role of coach advisor during the current academic year. Under her guidance, the program has gained momentum empowering students to play an active role in creating a respectful and supportive school climate. One of the program's most impactful initiatives was the Up End Hate campaign, developed in partnership with Community Manners Matters. This student led movement encouraged open dialog, challenge discrimination and bullying, and provided students with the tools to advocate for themselves and others. Her leadership in this space has helped cultivate a culture of empathy, awareness, and accountability among the student body. Her commitment to growth and excellence extends beyond her own heart to her own professional development.
018She is recently selected for the prestigious and highly competitive Master Teacher Program Fellowship, recognition of her outstanding teaching practice, and leadership in Stem education. In addition, she has earned her Tesol supplement certification, reflecting her dedication to meeting the diverse needs of English language learners. She is currently pursuing National Board Certification, a rigorous process that exemplifies her commitment to reflective practice, high standards, and continual improvement in teaching. Through her efforts both inside and outside of the classroom, she has become a valued member of Brewster School community, one who not only excels as an educator, but also inspires students and colleagues alike. Congratulations, Ellen Burke. Denise Barahona. Her tenure at Brewster High School has been defined by significant professional growth and deep commitment to collaboration with administrators, faculty, staff, community members, and most importantly, students as a
019dedicated school counselor. She has played an integral role in supporting students through every stage of their academic journey. Her work encompasses academic planning, college and career readiness, and social emotional learning, with an emphasis on cultivating, trusting and supportive relationships. Her student centered approach has consistently fostered a safe and encouraging environment where students feel empowered to set goals and achieve success. In her first two years at Brewster. She served as co-coordinator of the seal of Biliteracy program. In this role, she helped to ensure the program was well publicized, organized, and fully accessible to participating students. A particularly meaningful aspect of her work has been her involvement with the INL population, recognizing the unique needs of this group. She has expanded her approach by participating in a two year program quality review with Auburn. This collaborative collaboration
020provide a valuable insight into effective practices in areas for problem programmatic growth. Understanding the importance of family engagement, especially among Spanish speaking families. She partnered with a colleague to develop and implement bilingual evening parent workshops. These events, held twice annually at Brewster High School, are conducted entirely in Spanish to ensure accessibility for families who may face language or technological barriers. The workshop, by the way, is tomorrow night. If anybody's interested in attending. This is her fourth workshop would be tomorrow night. The workshops are multi-layered effort involving outreach, coordination with presenters, student volunteers, engagement and, uh, provision for childcare. These evenings have proven to be highly successful and regularly draw 70 to 100 parents. They offer families critical information and resources, fostering a strong at home school at school connection and create a welcoming space for
021open communication. Through those efforts, she has demonstrated a deep dedication for supporting students and families from diverse backgrounds, enriching the school community and promoting a culture of inclusion and understanding at Brewster High School. Congratulations to next! Jessica Katz. During her time at Brewster High School, she has been actively involved in a variety of roles that reflect her dedication to student engagement, school culture, and wellbeing. In her first two years, she participated in Safe School Ambassadors, completing training and supporting students in efforts to foster a positive school environment. She also volunteered with the track team, assisting at practices and home meet. Driven by her passion for track and field. This year she served as a sophomore class advisor, organizing fundraisers such as bake sales and T-shirt sales, coordinating homecoming efforts, and the classes hallway and banner
022design was second to none. Inspired by the movie, Inside Out showcase creativity and school parents school spirit. As incoming senior class advisor, she has little baby, so she has nothing better to do than be the senior class advisor. She has already begun planning planning prom for next year, homecoming, and additional fundraising initiatives that she'll need to do. She's also chaperon junior proms and will do the same with this year's Senior prom. Additionally, she now leads the Spanish division of the Modern Language Honor Society, helping plan the induction ceremony for this year, which is tomorrow morning or Friday morning, and preparing for fall activities, including Hispanic Heritage Month. She serves on the Search Institute Advisory Council, contributing to the development of SQL practices and analyzing data to support stronger developmental relationships in schools. As a mindfulness
023advisor, she supports student wellness through her work in the Mindful Moment Room. Her contributions reflect a well-rounded commitment to student success, inclusion, and school community. Congratulations, Jessica. Sarah Moran. Since 2021, she has served as a dedicated bilingual teaching assistant at Brewster High School, providing academic, linguistic, and emotional support to a diverse student population. In her role, she supports multiple content areas including English, science, math, social studies, and Spanish by working collaboratively with teachers and delivering targeted assistance to English language learners. She established a specialized study hall for Spanish speaking students seeking academic help, and coordinated a peer tutoring program where bilingual students earned community service hours by mentoring their peers. Her responsibilities extend to proctoring state assessments and administrating accommodations for students with special needs. She's also contributed to literacy literacy efforts, such as recording
024the novel refugee for the middle school class as a Board of Ed approved interpreters. She provides district wide translation services and has served as a panelist for the seal of Biliteracy. Currently, she mentors a group of 12 12th grade students on their Senior Success projects, offering both academic guidance and personal encouragement. Beyond the classroom, she plays an integral role to the broader school community. She serves as a translator with the nurse at parent teacher conferences. During meetings, anytime she's walking through the main office. We snatcher into one of our offices to commute to communicate better with families and also with departments such as guidance attendants and the residency office. She created a Google Classroom in Spanish to help students keep students informed of important events, assignments, and school updates. She has coordinated Hispanic Heritage Month
025displays, supported ESL parent nights, and worked to bridge the gap between Hispanic communities and the school. Her community involvement included starting last year assisting with prom dress donations in for students in need, chaperoning school dances, volunteering at the Mental Health and Wellness Fair, supporting the The Booster Book Bash, and helping distribute food to families during school breaks. Through her work, she has consistently promoted the academic success, emotional well-being, and social integration of the yellow and bilingual students at Brewster High School. Her journey from Ecuador to a meaningful career in education is a testament to perseverance and service. She dedicates her accomplishments to her children who are here tonight, Paula and Adrian, in hope that they see her as an example of resilience and dedication to both family and community. Thank you Sarah. Paula Richardson is
026an NLP teacher at Brewster High School who has also co-taught and collaborated collaborated with various classroom teachers over the past three years. She regularly shares adaptable classroom resources for ENL students and those with learning disabilities to increase parental engagement. Paula made numerous phone calls and sent home paper reminders for events like Parent Night and conferences, an effective strategy for families with limited internet access. As a result, parent participation has notably increased. In March 2024, she presented the Question Formulation Technique, or the Shift, a research based method from Harvard that promotes student inquiry. Paula has also contributed to the community by attending Boces professional courses, advising Safe School ambassadors and the Seal of Biliteracy, and supporting the book passage JFK. She developed two literacy enrichment curricula for grades 9 to 10 and 11 and 12, and
027facilitated a peer mentoring experience for struggling bilingual students. Additionally, she co-wrote a co-led a fundraiser with to support prom related expenses for seniors and secure donated dresses. She plans to continue this initiative annually. Paula also also led the Let's Play project, where in our students interview JFK second graders using shift strategies. Currently, she co-leads the Multicultural Club and is helping implement the new Yellow Assessment Program. Flashlight 360. Paula is indispensable here at the high school and she's well deserved of tenure tonight, so congratulations. And now Mr. Rodriguez and those ten year, uh, recipients from Henry Wells Middle School. If you can make your way down to the first row. This. They're following you. All right. They're getting tenure, too. Sorry. First of all, I want to thank the families for coming in today to support
028your family members. This is great to see. Um, and then also the coworkers that came into my life, Steven mentioned, um, it does show the type of family that we are here as well. Embarrassed. Um Maria Angulo Keith Marie Angulo, sixth grade NLP teacher, has consistently shown mastery in her lesson delivery. She provides her students with the necessary rigor for academic success while also ensuring the safe and comfort comfortable learning environment through strong SEL supports. Maria served as a Northern Westchester Program teachers and a representative for Brewster, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and collaboration within the educational community. Furthermore, her leadership skills were evident through her role as a family group leader for Safe School Ambassadors, contributing to a positive and supportive school climate. Her involvement extended to a regional level as a participant
029representing Brewster in the Putnam Northern Westchester Places Learning Technology Grant, showcasing a proactive approach to integrating technology and education. Additionally, she dedicated her time and expertise to coaching, modifying JV volleyball, fostering teamwork, discipline, and physical activity among her students. These experiences highlight her multifaceted commitment to the Brewster School community. Her involvement in professional organizations, student leadership initiatives, and regional collaborations demonstrates a dedication to growth and development beyond the classroom. Moreover, her coaching responsibilities underscore her commitment to student well-being and the cultivation of essential life skills through athletics. This combination of leadership roles, professional engagement, and extra curricular involvement showcases her valuable and well-rounded contribution to the school environment. Congratulations, Marie. John Brown. As a special education teacher, Sean has served in a variety of instructional roles. Demonstrating versatility, versatility, and commitment to student learning. He
030has taught for different subjects across both seventh and eighth grades in ten co-taught setting settings. Additionally, he has experience teaching science and social studies in self-contained classrooms at the same grade levels. This diverse teaching background showcases his adaptability and comprehensive understanding of middle school curriculum and student needs. Simply said, he's a team player. Beyond his classroom responsibilities, Mr. Brown actively contributes to the school community through extracurricular involvement. He has led the student government for the past two school years, providing opportunities for student leadership and voice. Furthermore, he has dedicated his time to coaching both baseball and football at Wells, fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical well-being among students. And again, his involvement in both academic and extracurricular spheres highlights his commitment to both holistic development and his students. Congrats. Victoria Golden. As a math and Stem
031teacher, Victoria has actively contributed to the West Middle School community through various leadership roles and initiatives. As the advisor of the Mars Robotics Club and the family Group leader for Safe School Ambassadors. She has directly engaged with students, fostering their interests and promoting a positive school climate. Furthermore, her initiative in bringing the Mix Inc. Edu build a business curriculum to the middle school from the high school demonstrates her commitment to expanding education opportunities for younger students beyond student focused activities. Miss Golden is an active member of the Sunshine Committee at Wells, contributing to staff morale and well-being. Her expertise extends beyond the school, as evidenced by her presentation to educators from nearby districts within the esteemed collegial circle, showcasing her knowledge and engagement within the wider school community. Congratulations Miss Golden. Chelsea are my home.
032Chelsea provide speech therapy services to middle school students, collaborating regularly with case managers, relate to service providers and caregivers to ensure comprehensive support services. District wide bilingual speech language evaluator Mr. Romano assesses bilingual students from kindergarten through 12th grade, demonstrating expertise across a wide age range. Her commitment extends to the Extend the School Year ESD program, which she has served as a speech language pathologist for the past three years. Further supporting students needs beyond the regular academic year. Beyond direct student services, Mr. Majo actively engages with colleagues and the wider educational community. She regularly informs her peers about speech therapy and bilingualism, fostering a greater understanding of these areas. Notably, she presented to the district on PLC day with a session titled Language Acquisition versus Learning Disability. Jose also contributes to the school community through
033coaching modified girls soccer for the past four years, and by providing valuable translation services for Hispanic families as needed, showcasing her diverse contributions. Congratulations, Jose. As we present for Miss Alisha. Mango of both doctor and I are going to speak on her behalf. Miss Mancuso came to Brewster. To Brewster, initially as an in-house specialist in the 2019 2020 school year. When we were both in previous roles, I was able to work extensively with her on a variety of efforts, including big picture initiatives such as growing our Seal of Biliteracy program, our love participation for students at the high school, as well as the significant goal of moving forward learning outcomes for our English language learners. One of Miss Mankiewicz's most significant accomplishments is the establishment of our Spanish speaking parent university. Miss Mancuso, along with
034Mr. Rodriguez, met online every week during the pandemic for hours on end with our Spanish speaking community. She helped to build a foundation of trust with this segment of the population that we previously had not yet been able to achieve. As a district parent, you has developed parent leaders, bolstered community partnerships, and has built capacity among parents who are becoming accustomed to the American school system. Still to this day, Spanish speaking parent You meetings are still the most highly attended recurring parent meetings that we have. The trust that has formed as a result of her efforts positively compounds itself over the system, and will pay dividends for years to come. The Spanish Losa was also instrumental in the creation of our one way dual language program, which brought us not just into compliance, but helped
035to shift mindsets as multilingualism as an asset to be fostered. Mr. Mancuso became an assistant principal in the 2122 school year, and carried that instructional leadership expertise into the assistant principal role, which is not an easy thing to do. I'm sure Mr. Rodriguez will speak more about the role that she has played in professional learning, but I'll just say that she is one of the most relied upon administrators when it comes to pedagogical expertise. Miss Mancuso was driven forward thinking and has incredibly high expectations that she holds herself to you on a daily basis. It's my honor to recommend her for tenure. So because of your hard work, you get two long speeches. All right, so having been the assistant principal abbess, um, and seeing the work that Miss Mancuso has done this year, I
036can honestly say through firsthand experience that, uh, the assistant principal position at Wells is the most demanding. Uh, it's basically a 1.4 position for a student body that really needs a lot of support in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Um, Miss Mancuso has held this position for the last four years and demonstrated a strong leadership and commitment to our students. She has fostered a positive school environment through her involvement in the PBIs committee. Her guidance led to the creation of the bear Buck movie, very popular collaborative development of PBIs newsletters with students, and the establishment of a student led bear Buck raffle or contributing to a positive school climate. Additionally, she spearheaded professional development for teachers through The Power Hour, focusing on differentiation strategies using the self-directed learning model that incorporated data analysis and student
037work review. Her dedication to supporting the wider school community is evident in her creation of the Virtual Parent University during the pandemic, as it was mentioned by Doctor Ghosh, which averaged 70 parents per week in attendance, providing families with valuable resources and a welcoming space for information. This initiative has led to the creation of the parent Coordinator position, which has helped many of our families connect and partner with our schools. Miss Mancuso has also played a crucial role in supporting individual student needs through the MTS Problem Solving team. By developing targeted goals and closely monitoring progress with a collaborative team, she has facilitated significant improvement and growth for many middle school students, fostering strong relationships with their families through their process. Furthermore, her leadership extended to the Middle Schools to Watch Initiative, a comprehensive process
038that highlighted Wells middle schools strengths across academic excellence, social equity, developmental responsive responsiveness, and organizational structures. Her oversight of the middle schools to watch process involve educating staff, conducting surveys, contributing to a detailed narrative, and organizing a site visit. This rigorous, rigorous effort culminated in Wells Middle School receiving the prestigious 2025 National and State Forum for Essential Elements Middle Schools to Watch designation. A testament to her dedication and the school's overall excellence. Miss Mancuso, um, multifaceted contributions demonstrate her unwavering commitment to students, staff and the wider school community, making her a valuable asset to Wells Middle School. I extend my sincere gratitude to her invaluable support during my transition to the role of principal. Her exceptional diligence, remarkable organizational skills, and unwavering work ethic has been instrumental. Instrumental in making this process significantly smoother and
039more manageable than it might otherwise have been. Uh, her commitment to excellence and proactive approach have been truly commendable and have had a direct, positive impact on my ability to assume my responsibility. So thank you. Daniel Malesky. Under the leadership of Mr. Maliki. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade chorus programs ensembles have experienced significant growth in both size and performance quality. This is evidenced by the considerable increase in student participation from Wells Middle School chorus members, and this month at the Nesmith's Solo festivals and all county music festivals. The men's chorus ensembles have also achieved regular successful performances, both locally and in notable venues such as the Prudential Center in Newark, new Jersey, the MVP Arena in Albany, and Dorney Park. Furthermore, as the Masked Musical Theater music director Mr. Melis successfully reintroduced the musical
040theater program at Wells, leading three consecutive productions of The Lion King Junior, The Little Mermaid Junior, and Junior. Additionally, he established a six way piano program with several hundred students, have developed piano technique and musical literacy, and have performed a diverse range of musical pieces. Mr. Schwartz is currently showing his commitment to our students at the sixth grade spring concert as we speak right now, as a testament to his commitment. So congrats then. Hit our shorts. Hit those shorts has significantly contributed to the Brewster Music program through several key initiatives. He organized eighth grade music in the parks. Field trips were successfully boosted student retention in the program. Additionally, he established an after school guitar club providing students with valuable instrumental instruction outside of regular school hours. Beyond these initiatives, Mr. Schwartz has also focused
041on expanding the reach and involvement of the existing music programs. He successfully increased student enrollment in the orchestra and foster greater appreciation. And participation in external music festivals such as All County and This Month. Demonstrating a commitment to enriching the musical experiences of his students. Like Mr. Malaysia, Mr. Schwartz's right now showing his dedication to our students. Unfortunately not able to make it tonight because they are performing. So thank you, Mr. Schwartz. Jason Weltman. Mr. Weltman is an exceptional educator and valuable team member at Wells Middle School, consistently demonstrating dedication and adaptability in his various responsibilities. He prioritizes a school's needs and cultivates a supportive and comfortable learning environment for students through his positive relationships and engaging physical education classes. His commitment extends beyond the classroom through his active participation in schoolwide committees such as
042Climate and Culture, Growth, Mindset and Discipline with dignity contributing to a better school environment. Furthermore, he serves as a School Safety Master, ensuring the well-being of our school community. Beyond his academic duties, Mr. Workman dedicates his time to coaching JV baseball and assisting the boys varsity basketball team, where he instills values like teamwork, discipline and physical fitness. He understands the role of sports in developing young people, and utilizes these opportunities to teach important life skills. His unwavering commitment to world school students and the broader school community is highly commendable, establishing him as an inspiring educator and mentor whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the school. Congrats, Mr. Workman, to you and your family. Okay. Okay. And last but not least, we have this general store who had previously received tenure earlier this year,
043but we wanted to recognize her tonight. Good evening everyone. Could we ask all our CV star ten year recipients for this evening? Come down. Take a seat in the front. All right, a quick welcome to our ten year recipients. This evening will be speaking about each of them, and a welcome to their families and friends that came to join them this evening. Our first ten year recipient this evening that I'll be speaking about is Miss Alyssa Harper. A vibrant personality and spirited teacher, miss Parker is a rock star. She joined our fifth grade team as TV star four years ago, and has continued in that role and position since. She has shown persistence to work hard at her craft, which is reflected in the growth we've seen in her over these years. Many have connected
044to Missy Power through her outgoing nature. She has never been shy about participating in events like the Faculty Olympics or the Harlem Wizards basketball game. Serves as a liaison between our PTA and our staff, and connects with students through her efforts in facilitating various extracurriculars over her years in our building. We look forward to seeing you continue in your journey here at CV star. Congratulations, Alyssa. All right. Next up is Miss Kimberly Bennett. As with many tonight, Miss Bennett joined our team at TV star several years ago, coming aboard as a special education teacher, supporting the instruction and experiences of our third, fourth and fifth graders. Miss Bennett teaches in a focused area of. Our special education programs are 812 setting as a Special educator overseeing this program model. Miss Bennett has shown to be
045team oriented, evidencing collaboration and communication with a large interdisciplinary staff ranging from administration to special area teachers to related service providers, to paraprofessionals for her students and immediate staff, she leads each day with calmness and confidence, a necessary element to leading a successful 812 classroom. She has worked hard to establish both relationships and rapport with her families, as she coordinates and sees through the experiences of her students over their years at CV star. Congratulations, Kim! All right. Next up at CV Star is Mrs. Melissa Mackenzie. A comment I've shared several times with Mrs. Mackenzie is you're not tenured yet. It feels as though she's been a part of the CV star family for all my years there. She fits in seamlessly. She's brought her specialization and training and literacy to the table from day one,
046meaningfully contributing to the shaping of our reading department and influencing the services we are able to provide to our children. Mrs. Mackenzie is the keep your head down and grind type. I feel she comes to work and gets into a routine cycle of working with her students and collaborating with her department's peers, prioritizing and delivering upon a well articulated service model. Trustworthy, reliable, and dependable, Mrs. Mackenzie is a cornerstone of our reading department. Congratulations, Alissa. Next up, we'd like to honor Mrs. Vanessa Malik. Investing in Mrs. Mallick through her hiring has been a decision which continues to pay dividends. As with another ten year recipient this evening, Mrs. Malik teaches within a specialization area of our special education programs are 12 one two. Setting. Humble, patient, inspiring and impactful are just a handful of traits
047that capture this wonderful teacher. Mrs. Malik steadfast efforts in planning her artful manner of instruction and her decision making in real time, has enabled our trust and confidence in her that she is a person who can get the job done and done well. We feel all those in her classroom benefit under her leadership and guidance. Congratulations, Vanessa. Next up, we honor Mrs. Rosanna Palladino. Mrs. Paladino is representative of the journey for some. She graduated here from Brewster High School, eventually returning to her hometown as an aspiring educator. She came aboard in Brewster, initially as an elementary level special education teacher, first serving her students in the district in that capacity before shaping a path for herself in literacy, where she is recognized tonight as a member of our reading department. We have found Mrs. Paladino
048to be well organized, focused and dedicated to her craft. She has sought to add to her repertoire of methods and approaches, with the interest of meeting the needs of our student populations. In that aim, she has helped further more students along in their literacy lives. And we are pleased to recognize her tonight as she continues in her journey here in Brewster. Congratulations, Rosanna. And lastly this evening for CV star, we recognize Miss Danielle Sorrow. Massaro was recognized tonight following a four year path as a fourth grade teacher. Now, while all the grades are cool, the TV star fourth grade tends to be one of the most memorable ones, shaped in part by its living history. Events. Miss sorrow has been a part of this memorable journey students take, working alongside a strong team of teachers
049as she is developed in her own craft. Over her time, we have seen her develop a strong repertoire of instructional skills as an LR and social studies teacher and in the community sense, she's board with the Harlem Wizards, played a mean game of Hungry Hungry Hippos at the Faculty Olympics, and connected with our kids through fun extracurriculars. We wish her continued growth and success in your teaching career. Congratulations, Danielle. Thank you everyone and congratulations again. All right. Last but not least, JFK, Mr. Conroy, tenure recipients from JFK. If you wouldn't mind making your way down. Okay. Thank you everyone. On behalf of myself and everyone at JFK. It's hard to summarize into a short amount of time and words. What each of you has done for JFK, some of you for a longer period of
050time than others. But for each and every one of you, you're remarkable educators. And here are the reasons why. First up, Lisa Needleman. Many professional certifications students with disabilities, childhood, early childhood, even Spanish in your background. Wilson. The most important thing to share about Lisa. I think are your facial expressions. When you walk by her classroom. She's engaged, which means the kids are engaged. Probing. Hi. Any questions? And I think she really loves reading. Which is another reason you're a good fit for folks at JFK. She helped write the grant for our Wanted Medina author visit this year. Loves are technology. Loves writing. Also coordinated our author visit for biscuit. And you coordinated the school wide school World Read Aloud week activities. I've watched you groan. Even though you came to us with experience, it's
051an absolute pleasure to see what you do with the children every day. To see again their level of engagement and how they interact with you. And this is not just once or twice a day. It's numerous times as I walk past that classroom. You're all having fun. You deserve this tenure. So, so much. Congratulations to you and thank you. Congratulations, Lisa. Next up, Tricia Garcia. Nugent. Miss Nugent really helped us get to a language off the ground here in Brewster. And certainly, of course, with us at JFK, a teammate, the individual sitting next to her, Kelsey Stockton. Kelsey Ortiz. They both help. Dual language. Now miss Nugent moved to kindergarten after kindergarten, became a dual language interventionist. I just named that title thank you. Supporting our students in reading and math, she challenges her students.
052She knows just when to speak English and just when to speak Spanish. I find it remarkable that students who are trying to learn two languages are still not given the answers. She probes, she provides just enough, and then turns his back over to the kids again and knows just when that moment arises for the student, she sees that it's an innate ability to then chime in and add a comment again in English or Spanish to help explain or clarify a need, and that keeps the kids engaged. On so many levels. And I think most important on that social emotional level of literally being able to both literally and figuratively communicate with another human being and meet their needs on a daily basis. I've watch you grown. And several positions in a short amount of time.
053So I thank you for what I've had the opportunity to experience just from watching you. Congratulations. Extremely well deserved tenure. Okay. Next up, Ali skill. You. Ali skill has been in Brewster for 24 years. Don't worry, folks, I think I wait the how come ten years? Only coming up just now. Ali is a lifelong learner. Had tenure many, many years ago. Ali's taught kindergarten, first grade. Second grade. She's looped back when we used to loop. Now she's a reading interventionist and that is the reason we are here tonight celebrating your tenure as a reading interventionist. You've been an integral part of where the reading department has grown. You're an incredible teammate, wonderful colleague. And back to the way you interact with the children. Ali is is the epitome of elementary land. She knows her kids
054so well. She is so kind and so caring that she's able to integrate and embed. Again, social emotional learning is through everything you do. It's pervasive. Allie knows her students stuffed animals names. That is how much she cares about her kids. And she involves them in the lesson. Talk about engaging your students and meeting their needs. Congratulations to you and an extremely well deserved tenure status. Angela Streeter. Mrs. Streeter came to us from basically middle school. Angela was originally a graphic designer at Boces. She began as a sub here in Brewster, then ten years ago stepped into a leave replacement, ran the yearbook. And to tell you how fortunate we are at JFK is a gross understatement. What you have done with our art program, you have taken it exponentially. From where we were to
055where we are now. And I speak to you all with experience as a fine art minor in college, that I know what I'm talking about. The genres. We have kindergartners that know what Van Gogh pieces are. They know the difference between Van Gogh and Picasso. They go home and encourage their parents to take them to museums so they can explain what they know. Modalities. Modes. Acrylic. Pencil. Watercolor. We even dabble in ceramics. When you do. Here's the perfect example. We'll leave it at this. Talk about every student meeting their needs, and every student success in a short amount of time in June. We have our art show. Every single student in this school's piece of work is shown. Over 600 individualized personal works of art are put on display, that is, meeting every single student's
056needs and recognizing every single student in our building. Monumental task. You do it well. You do it with style, and you do it all within the vogue world of art. Thank you for everything you have done for us and Brewster, for what you've done to JFK and our art program. I will forever be indebted to the level you have taken our children in this art program. Congratulations. And an extremely well deserved tenure. Kelsey Stockton or Senora Ortiz. Congratulations on that as well. Kelsey. Has also done an incredibly good job. An outstanding job with also getting our dual language program off the ground. As I mentioned earlier, herself and Tricia Nugent were not just colleagues, but really partners in recognizing what our dual language students need. Staunch advocate for what not only the students need, but
057what you need in order to meet the kids needs. Lots of needs. Kind, caring. And I think if I can use, you know, what you are and who you are as a coach. Kelsey also coaches our varsity cheerleading team. You've done a wonderful job with expanding the cheerleading program, and that's what Kelsey is with our kids. She is their cheerleader. She is their coach. She doesn't let them slide. She challenges them. And as I shared with the comment about Tricia, also, um, I have this unique privilege of watching all of these professionals work do their job. The art of how they teach and communicate with the kids to be able to transition back and forth from English and Spanish in any given moment, to make sure they understand the concept or the rationale behind something,
058or simply just explaining a vocabulary words so they understand the context of what that is, and never quitting and never giving the kids the opportunity to quit or give up. Thank you for everything you do. Every single day you come to work, you're not just there, cheerleader, but you're our cheerleader as well. Congratulations on an extremely well-deserved tenure. Thank you for everything you did. And before we move on to the action item, I want to, uh, we would like to recognize four other educators who received tenure and were recognized earlier this school year. I ask that if you're in the audience and you hear your name, please stand and be recognized. Kelsey. Morocco, Jeannie Deanie, Maria martinez, and Janice Stahl. Please give them a round of applause. Okay. Thank you very much for all those
059presentations and for all of the ten, your candidates here tonight. So we will move on to our action item, um, which is number one and only one approval of tenure appointments. Yes. Thank you. And I would like to recommend the educators celebrated in this evening's presentation and listed in the corresponding resolution for tenure effective the dates listed in that document. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Jen on the motion and Leonore on the second. Any questions or comments? Okay. Although the vote. All those in favor. Motion passes seven zero. And on behalf of the board, we just want to congratulate all of the ten year candidates listening to, you know, the principals talk about all of you. It makes I think all of us feel so happy
060and really inadequate. So it's like, uh, you know, I mean, everything that you're doing is just outstanding. And we, you know, the approval of tenure represents our appreciation for that and our trust that you will continue to be the best that you can be for our students here in the district. So congratulations and thank you. We also recognize that you guys probably don't want to stay. Um, you are welcome to stay. Anyone is welcome to stay. But we can also, you know, take a minute and let you guys, um, exit. So have a nice evening with your families and friends. Okay. All right. Um, we will move on now. This, um, is our first opportunity for public remarks. This, um, public remarks period is limited to action items that are on our agenda. And they
061are listed in, um, under E tonight. So if anyone has any remarks they'd like to make to the board, we just ask that you make your way to the podium here. Um, state your name, direct all your comments to the board. Um, and we just ask that you not identify any district staff or students in your comments, and every speaker has three minutes to make whatever remarks you'd like to make. So if anyone has any public remarks relating to action items, please make your way to the podium. Okay. We don't have anyone here in person, and we also did not receive any emails relating to action items. Um, so we will move on to action items. Um. Action. Item number one approval of amended capital project bond resolutions. Yes. So these are formal resolutions acknowledging
062the passage of proposition two on the May 20th ballot, which authorized the transfer of funds between phase one and phase two of the bridge sufficient capital project. So the actual amount that was, um, that will be transferred was 4.2 million, which is consistent with the estimates that we first presented to the board back in February. Um, we provide that to you, uh, for your approval this evening. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Sorry, I can't see you as well. Um, Melissa on the motion and Jen on the second. Thanks. Um, does anyone have any questions or comments? Okay. Seeing none, we'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action. Item number two. Award of contracts pursuant to competitive bids. BHS field House
063and Renovation Project 0004019A. General Contractor B plumbing contractor, C mechanical Hvac contractor and D electrical contractor. Yes. So and and with that support and the transfer of those funds, we're now able to award these contracts. So, uh, these include all based bid alternates. So as you may recall, due to the timing of the, uh, the bid which was opened in April and needing to wait until the community authorized those transfer funds in May. Um, the bid was, uh, broken up into a bunch of different parts of that. In the event that the proposition two failed, we would still be able to award the majority of the work. Uh, now we find ourselves obviously in a favorable position where we're able to not only award everything that we had intended to, but also the alternate for
064the, uh, external storage space and restroom that'll be right outside of the track, uh, in the new field. Um, so the electrical. I'm sorry. The general contractor is, uh, being awarded to property. There were seven bidders for this, uh, for this, uh, general contract. And, uh, we're fortunate in that property has already established a presence on site, having completed the security vestibule. And even more importantly, in my opinion, they were the contractors who actually constructed the field House and Putt Valley, which is very similar to the one being constructed here. Uh, the plumbing contract is being awarded to snow construction. They're also, uh, familiar with the district having won the CV Star Cafeteria project. There were two bit, uh, bidders, uh, on this, uh, this contract, mechanical or Hvac, is also being awarded snow construction.
065There were six bidders for this trade. And, uh, again, Asano is already an established contractor with the district. And finally, the electrical contractor is being awarded to JJ Sasser, who has performed work in the district in the past capital projects. There were two bidders for this contract. So we submit these to you for your approval. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Cynthia, on the motion, uh, lien or on the second, all those. Any questions or comments? Sorry. Okay, let's go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action. Item number three. Approval of change order for CV Star Cafeteria and Project 001-026 MCD 001. Yeah, so this is a credit change order. So the, uh, contractors crediting the district, we are purchasing certain insurances
066on behalf of the contractor. Uh, and you'll see similar change orders come in over the next couple of weeks for the electrical contractor trade as well as the plumbing trade, uh, for this, uh, CV star cafeteria project. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item, Jen on the motion and Melissa on the second. Does anyone have any questions or comments? Seeing none. We'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number four. Acceptance of 20 2425. Internal audit focus area report. Purchasing and accounts payable and corrective action plan. Yeah. So just as a general reminder, we're subject to four types of audit internal external claims. And then office of the State Comptroller. Our audit committee met on May 28th to review the Focus
067Area Report and Corrective action plan, which are being presented to the board for their approval this evening, as required by the New York State Education Department. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Cynthia on the motion. Jamie on the second. Any questions or comments? Okay. Thanks. Um, so just quickly. Um, I see some of your things are reminders to, for processes which, you know. Uh, reminders, um, and lack of automation often is like an auditor's worst, you know, situation. And that's why they always try to rely on automation. So just being mindful of like, practices and so forth, like, how are you guys going to ensure. Because it's not going to be on top of your mind to be like, oh, don't forget, like is there something like
068there's a check sheet that goes on top of some of these folders and there's a there's a process that's documented for it to be less of a verbal reminder, and it's more of a, a system, a systematic way that it happens. Yeah. I sadly the the answer is probably not the answer that you're looking for is that it is more of a process type check that needs to take place. Um, you know, often times the, you know, these purchases that are being made that require these procedures take place, they're not consistent with, like the normal rolls of a, you know, again, say, a building director or support service director. Um, so it really just requires us to pay more attention each time that we have one of these type of events. And obviously having, you
069know, an audit now kind of highlights the importance of doing these things. And and I am the purchasing agent, so I am the one responsible for ensuring that everyone is following what they're supposed to do. And I'll obviously do a better job now, um, having this audit report. Any other questions or comments? Okay. Seeing none, we'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action. Item number five. Acceptance of donations a Wells Middle School from HG Wells Activity Fund. And B bare essentials from the extended family. Thank you. The Brewster Central School District has received a donation from the Wells Activity Fund that will be used for the middle school band orchestra chorus trip to the High Note Music Festival. Additionally, we've also, uh, received a donation from the extended family.
070We are grateful for their continuous support of our Bear's Essentials program, and this donation of food, clothing and hygiene items will be donated to local families in need. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Jen on the motion and Leonore on the second. Any questions or comments? Okay. Seeing none, we'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action. Item number six. Disposal of district property. Transportation vehicles. Yes. These disposals are being recommended in accordance with policy 5250. Disposal of district property. Uh, the two busses that are being disposed of. One is 12 years old, the other 17 years old. Uh, one has significant, uh, high mileage and the other has frame rust. Uh, and they're being recommended for disposal. Okay. Thank you. Can
071I have a motion and a second for this item, Melissa, on the motion lien or on the second? Any questions or comments? Seeing none. We'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number seven. Approval of purchase contracts pursuant to competitive bids. A eight passenger school bus and B Child Nutrition Services items. Yes, the eight passenger Ford Transit vehicle. Two bids were received, however one bid was non conforming, so you'll note that it's not being awarded to the lowest bidder. It's the lowest responsible bidder. Um and then the child nutrition service items. These are uh annual purchases that we make uh, for various items bread, groceries, paper goods produced, milk, ice cream, vending, etc. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Jamie
072on the motion. Cynthia on the second. Any questions or comments? Seeing none. We'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number eight. Approval of 20, 23, 24 and 2425. Health services contracts a Arlington's Central School District, the Bedford Central School District 20 2324 C Bedford Central School District 2425 Bronxville, um UFS D Carmel Ccsd, F City School District of New Rochelle, Greenburg, Ccsd Katonah, Lewisburg, UFS D, Pauling, Ccsd, Selmer, Ccsd, White Plains, Ccsd, Yorktown, Ccsd. Yes, these are, uh, mandated reimbursements to other public school districts which provide health services to our Brewster students attending private schools within their boundaries. So, for example, our, uh, students who are attending Kennedy Catholic, we would have to send reimbursement to summers providing health services. You'll also note that there is a
073prior year on here, 2324 so, uh, oftentimes we will receive from some districts, uh, there were invoices very late in the year or if not in the subsequent year. Uh, so that's why you'll note that they're two years, uh, uh, included in here. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item, Cynthia, on the motion lien or on the second, any questions or comments? Okay. Seeing none, we'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes 807. Oh, sorry. Um. Action number. Action. Item number nine. Approval of letters of intent for athletic team mergers. A modified boys ice hockey team with North Salem, Summers, and Yorktown school districts B varsity boys ice hockey team with North Salem, summers and Yorktown school districts. Uh C varsity girls ice hockey team
074with Bedford, Briarcliff, Byram Hills, Carmel, Chappaqua, Haldane, Hen Herd, Katonah, Lakeland, Mahopac, North Salem, Pawling, Pleasantville, Westlake School districts D varsity girls tennis team with Pawling School District and E varsity boys tennis team with Haldane School District. Yes, you'll note on each application the reason for the merger is due to insufficient number of participants. In terms of ice hockey, both modified and varsity mergers have been in existence for over six years. Uh, in terms of girls ice hockey, girls tennis and boys tennis were between 2 and 5 years of mergers. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item lien or on the motion? Second. Anybody? Anybody? Jen. Thank you. Um. Any questions or comments? Jen. Just on the girls ice hockey cover letter. It says boys instead of girls.
075In the checkmarks. Under general. Kind of. Okay, we'll fix it. What's that? What? We'll make sure. Yeah. Okay, so we can improve it. Subject to that being corrected. Thank you. John. Anyone else have any comments? So just a heads up. I'll be abstaining. Okay. Anyone else? Okay. Uh, seeing no more questions, we will go to the vote. All those in favor? Seven opposed. Zero abstentions. One motion passes. I think I said seven for yes. A60 with one extension. Sorry about that. Okay. Um. Action item number ten. Renewal of agreement with Manhattanville University for Tesol and bilingual coursework. Yes. This agreement renewal, uh, renewal between Manhattanville and the district provides faculty and staff the opportunity to complete graduate coursework for professional development and for certification in English to speakers of other languages and bilingual education for
076the 25, 26, and 2627 school years. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Jan on the motion. Melissa on the second. Any questions or comments? Think we'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action. Item number 11. Preliminary approval of overnight field trip to New York state flag football championship at Cortland High School. Thank you. We are seeking initial board approval for our girls flag football team to attend and compete at the New York State Flag Football Championship at Cortland High School, June 6th through June 8th. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second? Jen and Cynthia on the second. Thank you. Any questions or comments? Okay seeing them. Let's go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes
077seven zero. Action. Item number 12. Approval of first read policy 5670 records management and first and only read 5670 are records Management regulation. Thank you. The law requires that the district have policy language regarding disclosure of employee records under Foil. It does not have to be its own policy. And at the advice of our attorneys, we have added this language into the Records Management Policy 5670, attached as a proposed revised version of the policy and the Regulation and Policy 5670 are clarifies language about the Records Access Officer and identifies that person as the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, as well as elaborates on the language for requests for employee disciplinary records that is included in policy 5670. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Jamie on the
078motion and Cynthia on the second. Any questions or comments? Seeing none. We'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number 13. Approval of midway for the clerical chapter of the BTA. Yes. Thank you. Uh, the clerical chapter of the Booster Teachers Association contract is expiring at the end of this school year. On behalf of the district negotiating team, I'd like to thank the clerical negotiating team for working in partnership with us through the negotiation process. We put the MOU, which reflects the changes for the new four year contract before the board for your consideration. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Jen on the motion. Um, somebody Leonore on the second. Um, any questions or comments? Seeing them. We'll go to
079the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number 14. Approval of Memorandum of Agreements with the Bursar Teachers Association a establishment of new co-curricular clubs at Brewster High School and Henry H. Wells Middle School be established as Assistant Student Life Coordinator, coordinator, position and stipend and see revised stipends for the seal of Biliteracy and Mu Alpha Theta positions. Yes. Thank you. The MoU that we are proposing tonight for the board's consideration reflect our new club's new advisor and changes in compensation at Wells Middle School and Brewster High School. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Um, Jamie, on the motions and the on the second. Any questions or comments? Seeing none. We'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero.
080Moving on to the consent agenda. Yes. I want to recognize a couple of retirees noted on tonight's agenda. Uh, ElkY Raymond, uh, school bus driver, after 24 years of service to the district. And Michael Cirillo, cleaner at CV star. Uh, 33 years of service to the district, and we thank them for their service. Also this evening, we, uh, begin recommending candidates for the 2526 school year to fill our vacancies. One, being a former Brewster graduate, Alexandra, we look forward to welcome them to the booster family. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Cynthia on the motion lien or on the second? Any questions or comments? I see none. We'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Okay, moving on to our second opportunity
081for public remarks. Again, if anyone has any remarks they'd like to make to the board, you can do so by coming up to the podium. Every speaker has three minutes to make whatever remarks they'd like to make. We just ask that you state your name and direct your comments to the board. And please don't identify any district staff or students in your remarks. Um, this this public remarks period is not limited to action items. If anyone has any remarks they'd like to make, please make your way to the podium. All right. We don't have any in-person remarks. And we. Um, we did not receive any emails either to address at tonight's meeting. Um, so we'll close public remarks on the summary of email communications and we will move on to board. Remarks BOE Committee updates.
082Does anyone have anything they want to share? Um, so a couple of things that, um, I just want to make certain that we circle back on is, um, our leaf verification status and making certain that, um, we do get an update, um, on where we are. There was, uh, about six months ago, um, an update. And I know that a lot of work had to be done. Um, so I want to make certain that we get that, uh, you know, to be done, um, and get an update on where we are with, uh, with the current status of that. And then the other thing that, um, you know, has been discussed several times, I've brought this up, this was brought up at the sports Forum is about expectations of sports. So when you have a
083student who is on a sports team and they are going to be absent, um, because they're going to a school trip, a school event, whether it's a small one of just a day or if it's an extended period like the DC trip, the trips that we go on to Spain or Italy or any of those things. What is the protocol and the expectations for the students that are going to be missing that? So I think that's a really important thing to make certain that our players and their parents understand that if there's something that can be done across the board, that this is how it is for first year high school and first or middle school, that's great. And if not because we have such low attendance or something like that, but there really shouldn't
084be a need for kids to be missing out on school activities and then having to make a really hard choice of, I can't go on a school activity because I'm going to be benched, or I'm going to be benched because I went on a school activity. I think it's one important for enrichment and other activities for these kids, but two, that we have a clear expectation that is outlined to parents and kids and that it is given to them. Either you know, when they start the sport or on a regular basis throughout the school year. Thank you. Thank you. Yeah, sure. Um, so we agree that students should not be, uh, penalized for, uh, missing, uh, a practice or game for a school sponsored event. Uh, we've done our best to outline this in the
085code of ethics. Um, and, uh, if there is additional, uh, clarification that's needed. We are open to that feedback and can look at that for the, uh, the fall season. Um, and I would also just add that if it's not if if those guidelines and expectations are not being clearly followed or implemented, then, um, we would ask that, um, you know, parents go through the coach and the athletic director and the. Not a coach. I like it from that perspective. I if you do it that way, I might be a parent on a team. And I don't know that Brewster schools have a policy that you don't do it. So it's it's more about, oh, well, let me talk to my coach. And my coach says, well, you know, if you miss practice your goal,
086you're going to miss the game. It's very much about making certain that there is a standard across all the sports, so that we don't have that discrepancy of being able to say, you just went on a trip, you're sitting and you just went on the same trip on a different team and you're not sitting. And so going up that chain of command doesn't work in this situation. And it needs to be more broadly, uh, utilized as something that goes across the school, the athletics programs and then is clearly aligned with that and then enforce at that at that more local level. But if parents don't hear and athletes don't hear, oh, you will never be sat for going on a school trip throughout within their the entire athletic department. They're not going to know when
087something comes up and they're told, oh, you're going to be sat. So that that is the discrepancy here. It shouldn't be on a sport by sport basis, and it shouldn't be of one coach being able to make a decision that impacts children, being able to participate in their overall, um, reach enrichment at, at at any of our grades that play sports. Okay. Is there anyone else who has any updates? Uh, committee updates? Anything? Okay, so we'll move on to our next, um, item, which is upcoming meetings. Our next board meeting is June 10th. Um, and as always, if anyone has any remarks they'd like to make to the board and the superintendent, you can do so by sending an email to the Board of Education. Um, at Bowie at Brewster schools.org. Um, and the board
088will be adjourning this meeting and, and will be, um, getting together for a retreat. No action is taken at a retreat. We're not coming back into open session, but we are doing that after, um, the meeting to conduct our annual board self-evaluation. So right now, I just need a motion to adjourn the meeting. And a second lien or on the motion and Cynthia on the second. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Thank you everyone. Have a good night.