Sachem Central School District public meetings in 2020
31 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 16, 2020, via Zoom. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes continuing a procurement emergency for COVID-19 supplies, approving bid awards, a revised school safety plan, and numerous personnel actions such as resignations, retirements, appointments, and coaching assignments. Public comment is suspended per the Governor's Executive Order 202.
- Continuation of procurement emergency for COVID-19 medical and safety supplies
- Approval of bid awards: B 20-226A Epson Large Format Printers REBID, B 20-404A Cheerleading Uniforms; rescind B 20-110 Office Machine Repair
- Approval of revised District-Wide School Safety Plan 2020-21
- Resignation of Mark Wojciechowski from Remote Learning Academy (effective 1/4/2021)
- Appointment of 16 winter coaching positions with salaries ranging from $5,014 to $7,469
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2020, to vote on a consent agenda that includes purchasing bids, disposal of district property, and numerous personnel actions. The board will also hear a superintendent's report on student recognition, testing, sports, and COVID-19 micro-cluster zones, and take public comment.
- Approve bid B-20-523 for swimming pool equipment annual inspection, maintenance & repair
- Authorize auction of four district vehicles (Chevrolet 2500, Chevrolet C5500, Ford F250, Ford F450)
- Approve treasurer's report and claims audit for October 2020
- Approve stipends for Remote Learning Academy teachers ($5,304 each for 3 teachers) and sixth-period stipends ($5,230.91 each for 14 teachers)
- Approve curriculum writing staff at $31.38/hr (max 10 hrs) for 2020-21
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2020, to approve a consent agenda covering personnel appointments, retirements, stipends, extracurricular activities, and purchasing bids. The board will also hear public comment and receive the superintendent's report on topics like the Remote Academy and bell schedule changes.
- Approve bid awards for diplomas (B 20-206) and playground repair (B 20-566B)
- Approve probationary appointments for teachers and teaching assistants
- Approve stipends for Remote Learning Academy and sixth period teaching
- Approve extracurricular club/activity stipends totaling over $60,000
- Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Sachem Administrator's Association
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, a superintendent's report on remote learning and technology, and a consent agenda covering financial reports, a budget calendar, and purchasing bids. The board will also approve numerous extracurricular club stipends and coaching assignments for the 2020-21 school year.
- Approve Treasurer's Report for August 2020 and Claims Audit Reports as of September 30, 2020
- Approve 2021-2022 Budget Development Calendar
- Reject bid B 20-566A for playground repair and parts replacement; approve B 20-577B for inspection and repair of stage curtains and rigging
- Approve coaching assignments for football, field hockey, and cross country (volunteer, no salary)
- Approve extracurricular club stipends totaling over $100,000 for 2020-21
Special Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting. The board will consider approving a formal letter to Section XI regarding the postponement of interscholastic athletics, and will also vote on suspending public comment for this meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, call to order, and adjournment.
- Approval of letter to Section XI about postponement of interscholastic athletics
- Suspension of Policy #2350 for public comment due to Governor's Executive Order 202
- No public presentation for 'WE ARE SACHEM'
- Next regular meeting scheduled for September 30, 2020
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a superintendent's report on school reopening, remote learning, and athletics. The board will vote on consent agenda items including claims audits, property disposal, a COVID-19 procurement emergency declaration, and bid awards. Personnel actions include approvals, resignations, and appointments for teachers and staff.
- Declaration of procurement emergency for COVID-19 medical and safety supplies
- Bid awards: approve Lego Education supplies, food service paper/plastic items; reject Epson printers and playground inspection; rescind roof replacement contract
- Approval of 2020 summer work for Attendance Officer Susan Erdman at $10,800
- Probationary appointments for two special education teachers
- Sixth period stipends for numerous teachers, amounts up to $5,230.91
Special Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act on a series of personnel items, including appointments, resignations, and retirements for the 2020-21 school year. The board will also consider an interim principal appointment and accept recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.
- Approve leave replacement appointments for 5 teachers (e.g., Anja Marie Jackowski, Special Education, North; Shannon Murphy, Math, Seneca) for 2020-21
- Approve probationary appointment of Jacqueline Luchetti (Special Education, Nokomis) for 2020-24
- Approve interim appointment of Laura Amato as K-8 Principal at Hiawatha effective 9/2/2020
- Approve probationary appointments of support staff including Christine Borcina (Office Assistant, North, $50,798) and Michael Horry (Head Custodian, Cayuga, $65,002)
- Approve substitute translator/interpreter positions at $20.64/hr for Damaris L. Sampayo and Dulce Zepeda
Special Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to take action on appointing Christopher J. Pellettieri as Superintendent of Schools, effective September 1, 2020. The board will also consider suspending public comment for this meeting due to the Governor's Executive Order 202.1, and will enter executive session for a board retreat. The meeting is largely procedural, with the superintendent appointment being the only substantive item.
- Appointment of Christopher J. Pellettieri as Superintendent of Schools effective September 1, 2020
- Suspension of Policy #2350 (public comment) for this meeting per Governor's Executive Order 202.1
- Executive session for board retreat with NYSSBA facilitator
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 26, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2020, to discuss and act on several items. The board will receive a presentation on the latest re-entry plan revisions, approve minutes from prior meetings, and consider consent agenda items including claims audits, purchasing bids, and numerous personnel actions. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Presentation of latest re-entry plan revisions
- Approval of claims audit reports as of June 30, 2020
- Approval of bids including B 20-550A Landscape Supplies, B 20-562A Boiler/Burner Parts, B 20-536 E-Waste Pick-up, and others
- Creation of Network and Systems Administrator position
- Approval of coaching assignments for 2020-21 with salaries listed
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting that will be entirely in executive session. The board will enter the closed session to discuss the employment of particular personnel, and no votes are expected. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Enter executive session to discuss employment of particular personnel
- No items requiring a vote will be considered
- Meeting to be held at 51 School Street, Lake Ronkonkoma
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting solely for an executive session. The board will discuss the employment of particular personnel behind closed doors. No votes are expected, and the meeting will adjourn after the session.
- Enter executive session to discuss employment of particular personnel
- No items requiring a vote will be considered
- Meeting will be held virtually at 5:30pm
- Motion to adjourn meeting
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education met on August 5, 2020, for a special session consisting solely of a closed executive session. The board entered executive session specifically to discuss the employment of particular personnel, a process that is closed to the public by law. No votes were taken during the session, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Motion to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of particular personnel
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 4, 2020, consisting solely of an executive session. The board moved to enter a closed session to discuss the employment of particular personnel, a process that is not open to the public. No votes were taken during the session, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Motion to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of particular personnel
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including bid awards, personnel appointments, and agreements with the teachers' union. The meeting is virtual and includes a suspension of public comment due to the Governor's executive order.
- Approve bids for automotive parts, telecom services, and other items; reject refrigeration and ready-mix concrete bids
- Approve tenure appointments for 8 teaching assistants with $200 increments
- Approve summer curriculum writing staff at $31.38/hr
- Approve probationary appointments for 5 teachers for 2020-21
- Approve MOAs with SCTA for teaching assistant and teacher coverage wages
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting on July 9, 2020, that is limited to an executive session. The board will enter the closed session to discuss the employment of particular personnel and to seek legal advice on pending or potential litigation. No votes or public action items are scheduled, and the meeting will adjourn after the session.
- Enter into executive session to discuss personnel employment and seek legal counsel on litigation
- No items requiring a vote will be considered
- Meeting is virtual and open only to board members and invitees during the executive session
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Reorganizational Meeting followed by Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold its annual reorganizational meeting, followed by a regular meeting. The board will administer the oath of office to newly elected members Matthew Baumann, James Mancaruso, and Robert Scavo, and will elect a temporary chairperson, board president, and vice president. The board will also appoint district officers and approve a consent agenda of appointments for the 2020-21 school year, including legal counsel, auditors, and other professional services.
- Oath of office for new board members Matthew Baumann, James Mancaruso, Robert Scavo
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2020-21
- Appoint Ingerman Smith L.L.P. as Board/Labor Counsel at $162,300 retainer plus $245/hr for litigation
- Appoint R.S. Abrams & Co. as internal claims auditor at $50,500 annual fee
- Appoint EFPR Group as external auditor at $46,000 fee
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting solely to enter an executive session to discuss the employment of particular personnel. No votes or public action items are scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.
- Enter executive session to discuss employment of particular personnel
- Adjourn meeting
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is meeting to consider adopting the 2020-2021 budget of $333,362,903, which will be presented to voters by absentee ballot on June 9, 2020. The budget includes a tax levy increase of 2.49% over the prior year, totaling $4,760,223, and requires approval by a majority of voters. If the budget is defeated, the board may hold a re-vote or adopt a contingency budget of $328,602,680. The meeting also includes procedural items and a recognition segment.
- Adoption of 2020-2021 budget of $333,362,903
- Tax levy increase of 2.49% ($4,760,223) above prior year
- Budget vote by absentee ballot on June 9, 2020
- Contingency budget of $328,602,680 if budget defeated
- WE ARE SACHEM - Pride/Presentations recognition
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting solely to enter executive session to seek legal counsel. No votes or public business are scheduled; the meeting is expected to open, move into executive session, and adjourn.
- Enter executive session to seek legal counsel
- No items requiring a vote
- Virtual meeting at 7:00pm on May 11, 2020
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering purchasing bids, personnel actions, and administrative appointments. The board will vote on multiple bid awards, including postage equipment, library supplies, and fire extinguisher services, as well as approve various personnel changes such as leaves, resignations, and appointments. Notable items include the probationary appointment of a new principal and tenure appointments for two administrators.
- Approve bid awards for postage equipment, library supplies, and fire extinguisher service; reject small engine parts bid
- Approve salary change for teacher Tara Stallone ($1,297 increase)
- Appoint Thomas Lipani as Grundy Principal (7/1/2020-6/30/2024)
- Grant tenure to Gary Beutel (Director of Health, Phys. Ed., Health Services, Athletics) and John Cariddi (Assistant Principal, Sachem East)
- Approve 2020 Extended School Year staff appointments with hourly rates up to $52.47
Emergency Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding an emergency virtual meeting, but the agenda is limited to an executive session to discuss the employment of a particular individual. No votes or public action items are scheduled; the meeting will open, enter executive session, and adjourn.
- Executive session to discuss employment of a particular individual
- No items requiring a vote
- Virtual meeting at 7:00pm
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting solely to enter executive session to discuss the employment of particular personnel. No votes are expected, and the meeting is not open to the public beyond the board and its invitees.
- Executive session to discuss employment of particular personnel
- Virtual meeting at 6:00pm on April 23, 2020
- No items requiring a vote
- Motion to adjourn
Special Meeting - BOCES Budget Vote & Election
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting to vote on the Eastern Suffolk BOCES 2020-2021 administrative budget and to cast ballots for five candidates to the BOCES board. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also discussed COVID-19 and grades, then entered executive session to discuss real property and personnel.
- Approved Eastern Suffolk BOCES 2020-2021 Administrative Budget (motion carried, 9-0)
- Approved casting ballots for five BOCES board candidates: Walter Denzler (Three Village CSD), Susan Lipman (West Islip UFSD), Anne Mackesey (Sag Harbor UFSD), William Miller (Longwood CSD), Catherine Romano (Islip UFSD)
- Discussed COVID-19 and grades (no action taken)
- Entered executive session at 6:21pm to discuss sale/lease of real property and employment of personnel
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on April 8, 2020, solely to enter executive session to seek legal counsel. No public business was conducted, and no votes were taken on substantive matters. The meeting was adjourned after the executive session.
- Motion to enter executive session for legal advice (carried unanimously)
- Motion to adjourn (carried unanimously)
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education approved several contracts to maintain essential services during the pandemic, including emergency child care and union agreements. The board also authorized $390,000 in budget transfers for district-wide projects and approved SEQRA resolutions for capital improvements at four schools. Public comment was suspended for the meeting in accordance with Governor's Executive Order 202.1.
- Approved contract with SCOPE Education Services for Emergency Child Care Services (March 23–April 1, 2020).
- Approved budget transfers totaling $390,000 for ongoing district-wide projects.
- Approved SEQRA Type II Action resolutions for capital projects at Sagamore, Samoset, Sachem East, and Sachem North schools.
- Approved Health and Welfare Services Agreement with South Huntington UFSD at a rate of $800.63 per eligible student.
- Accepted a donation of 12 iPads (approx. $4,201.65) from the Tamarac Fathers' Club.
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 18, 2020, and approved several actions, including a resolution to pay hourly and part-time employees during the COVID-19 school closure, approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and various personnel items. The board also approved multiple bid awards and personnel changes.
- Approved salary payments for hourly and part-time employees from March 13-31, 2020 due to COVID-19 closure
- Approved bid awards including piano tuning, nursing services, therapy services, and running track repair increase
- Approved retirements of 18 teaching personnel effective July 1, 2020
- Approved salary changes for two teachers with increases of $1,297.00 and $1,426.50
- Approved coaching assignments for spring 2019-20, including unified basketball at $3,000.00 each
Special Meeting - Executive Session Only
This is a special meeting of the Sachem Central School District Board of Education, held entirely in executive session (closed to the public) on Saturday, March 14, 2020. The board will discuss collective negotiations, legal advice regarding potential litigation, and preparation or administration of examinations. No votes are expected.
- Enter into executive session for collective negotiations, legal advice, and exam preparation
- No public comment or voting items on agenda
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 12, 2020, approving a consent agenda that included disposing of obsolete property, awarding bids for various services and equipment, and numerous personnel actions such as resignations, appointments, and salary changes. The board also recognized fall athletes and received presentations on the Tri-State Consortium and Budget 2.
- Approved disposal of obsolete library/classroom books and athletic, food service, and hearing equipment per Policy 6900
- Approved bids/RFPs including Driver's Education Services (B 17-250A), District-Wide Repair of Running Track (B 18-415), and Internal Claims Auditing Services (R 19-2)
- Approved probationary appointments for teachers Vincent Juliano (Physical Education, Sagamore) and John McGuire (Social Studies, North)
- Approved coaching assignments for spring sports with salaries up to $5,604.00 for Boys Lacrosse JV Assistant
- Approved salary changes for five teachers, with increases ranging from $1,297.00 to $2,594.00
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 29, 2020, approving consent agendas for business and personnel items. The board also received a tax cap overview and budget update as part of the superintendent's report, and recognized music students. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved bid awards for RH 18-015 turf installation/maintenance and B19-560 asphalt repair; rejected B19-578 stage curtain purchase
- Approved disposal of obsolete technology and AV equipment per Policy 6900
- Approved salary changes for four teachers, effective 2/1/20, with increases from $1,297.00 to $1,426.50
- Appointed two Extended School Year Program supervisors: Kelly Andersen (Asst. Supervisor, up to $15,983.00) and Patricia Auletta (Supervisor, up to $21,312.00)
- Approved coaching assignments including rescinding John Aebly as MS Wrestling Head and appointing him as Asst., and appointing Sean Neimeth as MS Wrestling Head
Regular Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 15, 2020, approving routine financial reports, a large slate of purchasing bids, and numerous personnel items including curriculum writers, teacher appointments, resignations, and coaching assignments. The meeting also included public comment and recognition of the marching band.
- Approved Treasurer's Report and Claims Audit for November 2019
- Approved 24 bid/RFP awards including vehicle repair, elevator maintenance, HVAC, fire sprinkler, and hazardous materials abatement
- Approved curriculum writing staff for 2019-2020 at rates up to $69.24/hr
- Approved leave replacement teaching assistants and probationary teacher appointment
- Approved coaching assignments for winter, late winter, and spring sports with salaries up to $9,994
Special Meeting
The Sachem Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on January 8, 2020, and approved a settlement agreement and general release with an unnamed employee, as recommended by the Superintendent. The employee's identity was disclosed to the board in executive session. The meeting also included procedural items and adjournment.
- Approved a Settlement Agreement and General Release with an employee (identity confidential, discussed in executive session)
- Authorized the Superintendent and Board President to execute the settlement agreement
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for January 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM in the Samoset Auditorium