LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 8:00 P.M.

Middle School Cafeteria

 

The Regular meeting of the Lawrence Union Free School District Board of Education was called to order at 8:35 p.m. by Murray Forman, President. Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by David Sussman, the Board entered public session.

 

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Murray Forman.

 

The following Board members were present:

 

Murray Forman, President

Dr. David Sussman, Vice President

Michael Hatten

Uri Kaufman

Nahum Marcus

Stanley Kopilow

Dr. Solomon Blisko

 

Also present were:

 

 Dr. John T. Fitzsimons, Superintendent

 Mrs. Elsie Friedman, Assistant Superintendent for Business

 Dr. Vicki Karant, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction 

 Mr. Albert D’Agostino, School Counsel

 Ms. Mohinder Bharaj, District Clerk.

 

Dr. Fitzsimmons presented a report on the state of school opening, school population and his meeting with the teachers. Mr. David Grill presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the requirements and the capabilities of the recommended replacement phone system.

Superintendent’s Report and Presentations

 

Upon  motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by David Sussman, the board accepted the contracts per enclosure I.A.

Business Related Contracts

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by David Sussman, the Board of Education accepted the contracts as presented on enclosure I.B. 

Personnel-Special Education

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by David Sussman, the Board of Education accepted the purchase orders as presented on enclosure I.C. 

Purchase Orders Over $50,000

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by Nahum Marcus, the board accepted the following resolutions unanimously.

 

Be it RESOLVED that the Lawrence School District plans to participate in the comprehensive cooperative bids conducted by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County in accordance with the terms of the general resolution per enclosure.

 

Be it RESOLVED that the Lawrence School District accepts the recommendations of the Fortune Consulting Firm.

 

WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 155.9 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the Lawrence Union Free School District is the lead agency for the State Environmental Quality Review Act, “SEQRA”, and has received and reviewed recommendations for the replacement and updating of the District’s  telephone system;

 

WHEREAS, the Lawrence Union Free School District has reviewed the impact of the replacement and updating of the telephone system and been advised that the updated and replacement of the telephone system does not in anyway alter the existing facilities by more than 10,000 square feet;

 

WHEREAS, the Lawrence Union Free School District has reviewed and evaluated the impact of the replacement of the telephone system and has determined that there is no significant environmental impact of such replacement;

 

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby determines that the capital project to replace the District’s existing telephone service is a routine activity of the educational facilities.

 

RESOLVED, that the Board has determined that such update and replacement project is properly classified as a Type II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Section 617.5 (c) (8).

 

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board approves the Mytel proposal subject to be approved by Board Counsel and further subject to NYSED approval with respect to Excel grant funding.

Resolution: BOCES Cooperative Bids

 

 

 

         Resolution: SEQRA     Recommendations for District’s Telephone System

 

 

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by Stanley Kopilow, the Board of Education accepted the retirements as presented on enclosure II.A.1. 

Retirements: Professional Staff

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by Stanley Kopilow, the Board of Education accepted the retirements as presented on enclosure II.A.2. 

Retirements: Civil Service

 

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by Stanley Kopilow, the Board of Education accepted the resignations as presented on enclosure II.B.1. 

Resignations: Professional Staff

 

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by Stanley Kopilow, the Board of Education accepted the resignations as presented on enclosure II.B.2. 

Resignations: Civil Service

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by Stanley Kopilow, the Board of Education accepted the appointments as presented on enclosure II.D.1. 

Appointments: Professional Staff

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by Stanley Kopilow, the Board of Education accepted the appointments as presented on enclosure II.D.2. 

Appointments: Civil Service

 

Upon motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by Stanley Kopilow, the Board of Education accepted the substitute teachers list as presented on enclosure II.E. 

Substitute Teachers List

 

The Board of Education acknowledged receipt of the following information.

A.-Warrant Reports #2 and #3

B.-Extra Classroom Activity Funds:  Middle School-June

C. Extra Classroom Activity Funds: High School 2/07 through                                                        6/07 Reports

 

Informational: Warrants

Extra Classroom Activity Funds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upon a motion by Uri Kaufman and seconded by David Sussman the meeting was adjourned at 9:43 PM.

Adjourn

 

 

Mohinder Bharaj

District Clerk