001All right. I'm sorry. Yeah, I thought that was a nice idea. Please stand for the pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Thank you for being here everybody. Okay. The board president advised members of the audience that they may address the board regarding agenda items after superintendent's report. Only those members whose names and addresses are listed in the sign-in sheet available prior to the start of the meeting will be recognized during new business. The chairperson will limit discussions of any item by the public to three minutes in order for the board to expeditiously conduct its business. Mr. Manzo. Thank you, Mr. Rule. And good evening, everyone. Our summer enrichment program
002ended last week. It was a very successful program. Mr. Thorley and his team did a phenomenal job in making sure that our students were receiving support throughout the time that they participated in the program. Our extended school year program is going to be ending tomorrow. Uh I want to recognize Mrs. Le and Mrs. Nakarado for their outstanding leadership and support that they provided the staff and making it another great experience for our students. Uh on July 1st, the board of education adopted policy 5496 which bans all internet enabled devices in accordance with state law. Uh an information notice and FAQ will be shared via parent square within with all families and staff within the next few days. So, please look out for that uh documentation. Um, our custodials and ground teams have been working extremely
003hard to make sure that our buildings are ready for our students and staff. So, I can't thank them enough for their dedication and their support. Uh, and lastly, we're eager and ready to welcome back our students and staff. That's all I have. Thank you, Mr. Mano. Uh 5.1 public comments of agenda items only. 6.1 certified personnel. Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools. The board of education hereby approves the resignations, terminations, leaves, absence, position abolitions, employment, employment appointments, tenure appointments, and salary changes in accordance with applicable provisions of education law and civil service law as cited in the certified personnel attachments. Can I get a motion? Motion. Motion by Mr. Dogen. I second. Second, Mr. Zachary. All in favor? I. It passes 6.2 non-certified personnel. Be it resolved that the
004recommendation of upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby approves the resignations, terminations, leaves of absence, position abolitions, employment, employment appointments. Difficult with that one. tenure appointments and salary changes in accordance with the applicable provisions of education law and civil service law as cited in the non-certified personnel attachments. Can I get a motion? Motion. Motion by Mr. Dan. Second. Second by Mr. Zachary. All in favor? I Okay, Dr. Aro. Yes. Thank you, Mr. Ruland. We have a few of our new just appointed probationary teachers here tonight. So, I'm going to ask you to please stand. Um, Ryan Smith who will be a business teacher at the high school. Congratulations, Ryan. We have Mariana El Nakib who will be our reading teacher at the middle school. Congratulations, Mariana. McKenzie Mahoney who
005is going to be a special education teacher elementary. Congratulations everyone. [Applause] Thank you, Dr. 6.3. Appointment of interim art and music director. Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby approves the employment agreement between Mark Bernard and the East Icelip School District as interim art and music director of the Eastip School District effective July 7th, 2025. Can I get a motion? Motion. Motion by Mr. Doran. Second. Second by Mr. Zachary. All in favor? I. Okay. 6.4. First amendment to contract the superintendent of schools. Be it resolved that the board of education of the Eastiple Union Free School District hereby approves a first amendment to the June 7th, 2023 employment agreement as amended between the board of education of the Eastip Union Free School District and Superintendent
006Paul E. Manzo and be it further resolved that the president of board of education of the East Union Free School District is here with authorized to execute on behalf of the board of education a first amendment between Superintendent Paul Emanzo and the board of education of the East Icelip Union Free School District. Can I get a motion? Motion. Motion by Mr. Doran. Second. Second by Mr. Zachary. All in favor? Hi. Hi. Um, first of all, I want to thank you, Mr. Manzo. Uh, based upon the past few years, we decide to extend Mr. Manzo's contract by two years. Uh, so after this year, he'll have two more years, God willing. Thank you to the board. And we look for we look forward to working with you. Okay. Board have any items they want to remove
007from the consent agenda? Okay. 8.1 consent agenda item numbers 8.2 through 8.8. Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby approves consent agenda item numbers 8.2 2 through 8.18 in accordance with the action presented for each item. Can I get a motion? Motion. Motion by Mr. Doran. Second. Second by Mr. Zachary. All in favor? I I 9.1 appropriation changes 2024 and 2025 and 2025 and 2026 school years. Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby approves the attached list of appropriation changes for the 2024-2025 and the 2025-2026 school years. Can I get a motion? Motion. Motion by Mr. Doran. Second. Second by Mr. Zachary. All in favor? I. Okay. 9.2. A donation from the Rotary Club. Be
008it resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby accepts the donation of $600 from the Rotary Club of Icelip, which is to be used to partially offset the stipen for the Interact Club Advisor for the 2025 2026 school year. Can I get a motion? Motion. Second. All in favor? I uh thank you to the Rotary Club for that donation. Uh 9.3 donation from the high schools high school school high school school door don't twist be resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of the schools the board of education hereby accepts the donation of $2259.75 from the school store at the high school to the east dicelip school district. This donation will be used to purchase a commercial refrigerator needed in the high school store. This item will
009replace an old inoperable unit which was removed from the school store in June. It will be used by the students of the core program as well as students in the school store. The revenue code to be increased is A2705.0000 0000 and the appropriate budget code to be increased is 2110-2000- 09-0000. Can I get a motion? Motion. A second. Second. Second, Mr. Zachary. All in favor? I It's approved. Thank you for that donation. Uh 9.4 donation from Gibbons Pools. Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby accepts a donation from Gibbons Pools to repair the pond located at the middle school. The estimated cost for this donation for the labor materials to repair the pond is $15,000. Can I get a motion? Motion. Motion by Mr. Doran,
010second by Mr. Zachary. All in favor? I thank you for that donation. Uh that's unbelievable. Uh 9.5 donation from the Kquat Elementary School PTA. Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby accepts a donation of an outdoor bench from the Ketkquat Elementary School PTA to be installed at Kquat Elementary School. The approximate cost for this bench is $815 and will be installed by buildings and grounds. Can I get a motion? Motion. Motion by Mr. Doran. Second, second by Mr. Zachary. All in favor? Any old business? Dr. else. Miss Lester, our mock trial advisor, is proposing a trip for the East isolate mock trial team to attend the Empire Mach Trial Tournament in Chicago from Friday, Friday, November 7th through Monday, November 10th of this year. This
011prestigious invitationonly academic competition exposes our students to the highest level of competition. Participants will be challenged with complex legal issues that mirror real world cases, providing an opportunity to develop advocacy skills, critical thinking, and legal knowledge while representing the district on a national stage. Thank you. Um, have to mention our consent agenda. A field trip was approved for the eighth grade students to historic Boston, Massachusetts May 19th through May 21st, 2026. So, the field trips are on a roll. Um, any public comments? No. Okay. Okay. The next board of education regular business meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11th, 2025 at 7 p.m. Got to get a motion to adjurnn. Second, Mr. Zachary. Mr. Doran. All in favor? I. Thank you.