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Bridgehampton Union Free School District
Board of Education Business Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
6:00PM - Auditorium
MINUTES
I. ROUTINE MATTERS
A) Upon having ascertained the presence of a Quorum and Roll Call, the President called the
meeting to order at 6:04PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Jennifer Vinski, President; Trustees: Kathleen McCleland, Carla Lillie, Angela
Chmielewski, Nicole DeCastri Zabala; Dr. Mary T. Kelly, Superintendent of Schools; Michael Cox,
Principal; Tammy A Cavanaugh, District Clerk
Excused: Markanthony Verzosa, Trustee
Counsel: Michael G. Vigliotta, Esq. of Volz & Vigliotta, LLC
Personnel: Jeff Neubauer
B) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Proposed
Board of Education Agenda, dated June 18, 2024.
Motion: C. Lillie Second: A. Chmielewski Vote: 5-0
C) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the minutes of
the May 22, 2024 Business Meeting of the Board of Education.
Motion: C. Lillie Second: A. Chmielewski Vote: 5-0
D) Invitation to the Public: The public at this time is cordially invited to bring before the Board
any comments, questions or concerns.
E) Invitation to visitors to address the Board of Education on agenda items.
F) Communications
1) ESBOCES – Spotlight Newsletter, Issue #3
G) Board of Education Discussion Items
a) Curriculum Presentation: OpenSciEd & New Vision: Michael Cox & Jeff Neubauer
*6:18PM – Jo Ann Comfort, Trustee arrived
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) June 19 Juneteenth – No classes; District Open
b) June 20 5
th
Grade Moving Up Ceremony
c) June 20 Donte DiVincenzo/Knicks Player Workout 6-7:15PM - Gymnasium
d) June 20 Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents – 9:15AM
Physical Setting/Chemistry Regents – 1:15PM
e) June 21 Geometry Regents – 9:15AM
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Field Trip: Beach Day at Long Beach K-8 Grades; 9:45AM-1:30PM
f) June 22 Senior Graduation 4PM
g) June 23 Pickle Ball Sundays 10:30 – 12:30 – Gym/Outdoor Tennis Courts
h) June 24 Algebra II Regents – 8:00AM
i) June 24 Walking Field Trip to Candy Kitchen – Grades 3 & 4 – 12PM – 1PM
j) June 25 PreK Graduaton – 9AM
k) June 25 Physical Setting/Physics Regents – 8AM
l) June 26 Last Day of School – Early Dismissal for all students: 11:05AM
m) June 28 Marimba Performance – Hampton Library 1:30PM
n) July 3 Reorganization Meeting – 6PM - Auditorium
III. REPORT
A) Superintendent of Schools
IV. NEW BUSINESS
*CONSENT AGENDA, ITEMS 1 & 2
MOTION: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
1) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the following
course to be added to the curriculum for the 2024/2025 school year:
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE WITH ST. JOHN’S UNVERSITY
A survey of the criminal justice system, including the police, courts, corrections, and Street Law.
Selected topics include the development of the system of criminal justice beginning with the Code of
Hammurabi, kin policing, the development of the police in both Europe and the United States, the
role of the prosecutor and the defense attorney, the adversary system, the courts, sentencing,
corrections and rehabilitation. The Street Law program will be used to provide practical information
and problem-solving opportunities. Students may earn 3 college credits in criminal justice through
St. John’s College Advantage Program.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
2) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the curriculum
materials for the OpenSciEd to be utilized for Grades 6,7,8 and Biology, Physics and
Chemistry, and New Vision for Earth and Space Science for the 2024/2025 school year.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
V. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. FINANCIAL MATTERS
*CONSENT AGENDA, ITEMS A1 & A34; Pulling A24
MOTION: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
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1) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts the Claims
Auditor Report for May 2024.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
2) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts the Appropriation
Status Report for the period of 07/01/2023 – 05/31/2024.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
3) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts the Revenue
Status Report for the period of 07/01/2023 – 05/31/2024.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
4) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts the Treasurer’s
Report for the period of 07/01/2023 – 05/31/2024.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
5) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts Warrant #28
Fund A with 80 Claims in the amount of $250,306.10.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
6) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts Warrant #17
Fund C with 6 Claims in the amount of $1,576.16.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
7) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts Warrant #29
Fund A with 93 Claims in the amount of $687,424.51.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
8) Authorization to Reaffirm Reserve Accounts Resolved, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education hereby reaffirms the authorization for the
following reserve accounts as prescribed under General Municipal Law and/or Education
Law; Restricted for Worker’s Compensation, Restricted for Unemployment Insurance,
Restricted for Retirement Contribution – Employees’ Retirement System, Restricted for
Retirement Contribution – Teacher’s Retirement System, Restricted for Employee Benefit
Accrued Liability and Restricted for Repairs.
Be It Further Resolved: that the Board of Education authorizes the funding of these
reserves for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, as follows: Restricted for Worker’s
Compensation not to exceed $150,000; Restricted for Unemployment Insurance not to
exceed $200,000; Restricted for Retirement Contribution – Employees’ Retirement System
not to exceed $550,000; Restricted for Retirement Contribution – Teachers’ Retirement
System not to exceed $400,000; Restricted for Employee Benefit Accrued Liability not to
exceed $1,250,000 and Restricted for Repairs not to exceed $95,000. Final amounts to be
placed into each reserve will be determined upon final closing documents and reviewed by
the District’s External Audit Firm.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
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9) WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law 6-p, the Bridgehampton Union Free School
District has established an employee benefit accrued liability reserve to pay for any accrued
employee benefit due an employee on termination of the employee’s service; and
WHEREAS, certain employees have terminated with Bridgehampton UFSD by way of
resignation for the purpose of retirement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton
UFSD hereby authorizes expenditures from the District’s employee benefit accrued liability
reserve for the purpose of making payments to said employees for the monetary value of
accumulated or accrued and unused sick, comp or vacation leave which is due to the
employees upon separation of service in accordance with their respective bargaining
agreement; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD
hereby authorizes a budget adjustment in the amount of $119,817 from the Employee Benefit
Accrued Liability Reserve to the General Fund Teachers’ Salaries.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
10) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Contract
with Eastern Suffolk BOCES for Cooperative Educational Services for the 2024-2025 school
year and authorizes the Board President or District Clerk to sign the AS-7 Agreement.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
11) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Business
Associate Agreement with Wright Risk Management for the 2024-2025 school year and
authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the agreement, subject to review by
Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
12) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with Paragon Compliance, LLC for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes the
Superintendent of Schools to execute the agreement, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
13) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
between the Bridgehampton UFSD and CBIZ Valuation Group, LLC for capital asset
reporting and property insurance updating services for the 2024-2025 school year and
authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign the contract, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
14) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with PBIS Rewards Service for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes the
Superintendent of Schools to sign the contract, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
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15) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with Long Island University High School Scholars Program for the 2024-2025 school year
and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the agreement, subject to review by
Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
16) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with Mickey’s Carting for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes the Superintendent of
Schools to execute the contract, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
17) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the consultant
agreement with Living Art Aquariums for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes the
Superintendent of Schools to execute the contract, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
18) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with JP McHale Pest Management, LLC for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes the
Superintendent of Schools to execute the contract, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
19) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the contract
with Always Compassionate Home Care, Inc. for nursing services for the Summer Camp at
the Hive, the 2024-2025 school year as well as to provide nurse substitute as needed and
authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the agreement, subject to review by
Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
20) WHEREAS, various educational and municipal corporations located within the State of New
York desire to bid jointly for Tutorial & Special Education Services for Students, Western
Suffolk BOCES & Component School Districts – RFP #22/23-04 P-E5I LH, Opened March
30, 2022, Original Term of Contract: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; First Extension of
Contract: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; Second Extension of Contract: July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025;
WHEREAS, the Bridgehampton UFSD, an educational/municipal corporation is desirous of
selectively participating with other educational and/or municipal corporations in the State of
New York in joint bidding in the areas mentioned above pursuant to General Municipal Law §
119-o and Education Law Section 1950; and
WHEREAS, the District is a municipality within the meaning of General Municipal Law § 119-
n and is eligible to participate in the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Second
Supervisory District of Suffolk County (hereinafter Western Suffolk BOCES) Joint Municipal
Cooperative Bidding Initiative in the areas mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, with respect to all activities conducted by the Western Suffolk BOCES, the
District wishes to delegate to Western Suffolk BOCES the responsibility for drafting of
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specifications, advertising for bids/proposals, accepting and opening bids/proposals,
tabulating bids/proposals, awarding the bids/proposals, extending awards of bids/proposals,
and reporting the results to the District.
BE IT RESOLVED that the District hereby appoints Western Suffolk BOCES to represent it
and to act as the lead agent in all matters related to the services as described above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District hereby authorizes Western Suffolk BOCES to
place all legal advertisements for any required cooperative bidding in Newsday, which is
designated as the official newspaper for Western Suffolk BOCES; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Agreement with the District shall be for a term of one
(1) year as authorized by General Municipal Law §119-o.2.j.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
21) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the consultant
services contracts with the following entities for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes
the Superintendent of Schools to execute the agreements, subject to review by Counsel:
1. Comprehensive Therapy Services
2. Family Service League
3. Behavioral Strategies
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
22) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the 2024-2025
agreement with Career & Employment Options and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools
to execute the agreement, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
23) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with Caryl Oris, MD Psychiatrist for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes the
Superintendent of Schools to execute the agreement, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
24) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with Little Flower UFSD for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes the Superintendent of
Schools to execute the agreement, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
25) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with E-Rate for the 2024/2025 school year and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to
execute the Letter of Agency.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
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26) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with the School of Professional Development SUNY, Stony Brook University for the
2024/2025 school year and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the
contract, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
27) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Special
Education agreement with the Southampton UFSD for the 2024-2025 school year and
authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
28) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Special
Education agreement with the Sag Harbor UFSD for the 2024-2025 school year and
authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
29) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the mutually
written contract extension agreement for 2024-2025 in accordance with the Request for
Proposal #20-03 issued on October 15, 2020 to Brian Graham, School Health & Safety
Consultant.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
30) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the creation of
a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $60,000 for H. Schrier & Co., Inc. off the New
York State Office of General Services Contract for the 2024-2025 school year.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
31) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with Global Compliance Network for online training for the 2024-2025 school year and
authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the contract, subject to review by
Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
32) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the consultant
services agreement with SDBL, Inc. for professional services to be provided by Peter R.
Daly, Ed.D. for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and authorizes the Board
President to execute the contract.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
33) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Education
Services Agreement with the Wainscott Common School District for the 2024/2025 school
year and authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
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34) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the agreement
with PaySchools for the 2024-2025 school year and authorizes the Superintendent of
Schools to execute the contract, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
B. PERSONNEL
CONSENT AGENDA, ITEMS B1-B21
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
1) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts the letter of
resignation from Michael Byrne as an Elementary Teacher for the purpose of retirement
effective end of day, June 30, 2024.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
2) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts the letter of
resignation from Julie Waller as a Special Education Teacher and Elementary Teacher for
the purpose of retirement effective end of day, June 28, 2024.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
3) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
appointment of Julie Waller, who holds a Permanent Special Education Certification, as a .4
Special Education Teacher, effective August 29, 2024 to be paid at M, Step 1 as per the BTA
contract.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
4) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
appointment of Alexandra deSouza as a .4 Elementary Teacher and .6 Agriculture Teacher
for the 2024-2025 school year, effective August 29, 2024 to be paid at M20, Step 3 as per
the BTA contract.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
5) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
appointment of Vanessa Romano as an Office Assistant to be paid as per the CSEA
contract, effective June 20, 2024.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
6) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
Memorandum of Agreement with the BTA for the appointment of Brianna Covais as the
Special Education Instructional Support Services Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year and
authorizes the Board President to execute the agreement.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
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7) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
Memorandum of Agreement with the BTA for the appointment of Michael DeRosa as the
Community Fitness Center Administrator for the 2024/2025 school year and authorizes the
Board President to execute the agreement.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
8) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
employment agreement with Richard Burns as an Interim Director of Pupil Personnel
Services for the 2024-2025 school year, subject to review by Counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
9) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts the letter of
resignation from Gilda Rojas Munguia as a Teacher Aide, effective end of day Wednesday,
June 26, 2024.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
10) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD accepts the letter of
resignation from Jessica Fitzgerald as a Teacher Aide, effective end of day, Wednesday,
June 26, 2024.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
11) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves David Elliott for
Summer Marimba Band hours from June 27, 2024 through September 2, 2024, not to exceed
40 hours, at his individual hourly rate as per the BTA contract.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
12) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
appointment of Mary T. Kelly, Ed. D. as the Chief Emergency Officer for the 2024/2025
school year.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
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13) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
appointment of the following personnel to serve on the Building Safety Team for the
2023/2024 school year:
Required Members
Name
Title
Administrator
Michael Cox
Principal
Teacher
Danielle Doscher
School Counselor
Parent Organization Representative
Ninfa Boyd
PTO Rep
School Safety Personnel
Anthony Vecchio
Southampton Town Police Dept.
Bus Driver
Peter Daly
Interim School Business Administrator
Bus Monitor
Peter Daly
Interim School Business Administrator
Community Member
Fulbia Garcia
Teacher Aide
Local Law Enforcement Representative
Eugene LaFurno
Southampton PD
Local Fire Official
Thomas Federico
Chief
Local Ambulance
Elizabeth Whelan Kotz
Trustee
School Board Representative
JoAnn Comfort
BOE -Vice President
Other Emergency Response Staff
Other
Joey Jenkins
Head Custodian
Other
Joyce Harvazinski
School Nurse
Other
John Daniels
Maintenance
Other
Brianna Covais
School Psychologist
Other
Cristina Banados
Clerical
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
14) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
appointment of the following personnel to serve on the District Safety Team for the
2023/2024 school year:
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
15) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves Danielle
Doscher for summer hours from June 27 through August 28, 2024, not to exceed 130 hours,
at her individual hourly rate as per the BTA contract.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
16) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves Ryan Barker
for summer hours from June 27 through August 28, 2024, not to exceed 56 hours, at his
individual hourly rate as per the BTA contract.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
Required Members
Name
Title
School Board
Jo Ann Comfort
BOE Vice President
Teacher
Danielle Doscher
School Counselor
Administrator
Dr. Mary T. Kelly
Superintendent of Schools
Michael Cox
Principal
Dr. Peter Daly
Interim School Business Administrator
Parent Organization Representative
Ninfa Boyd
PTO President
School Safety Personnel
Anthony Vecchio
Southampton Town Police Dept.
Bus Driver
Dr. Peter Daly
Interim School Business Administrator
Bus Monitor
Dr. Peter Daly
Interim School Business Administrator
Other Staff
Michael DeRosa
Athletic Director
Other Staff
Joey Jenkins
Custodial Operations
Other Staff
Brian Graham
Health & Safety
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17) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the following
personnel for 2024 Summer Camp at the Hive for the hours of 12:00PM until 2:00PM,
Monday through Friday, July 8 through August 16, 2024:
Kristina Minichiello
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
18) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves Daniel Pacella,
Deidy Villareal-Atencia, Guadalupe Chabla Urgilez for up to 50 additional hours each before
September 3, 2024 to prepare the cafeteria for the 2024-2025 school year at their respective
hourly rates.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
19) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the following
personnel for Curriculum Writing for the 2024/2025 school year to be paid per the BTA
contract, not to exceed hours listed:
Henry Meyer Criminal Justice 10 hours
Dilangani Dilrukshi Intro to Visual Media 10 hours
Dilangani Dilrukshi Career in Financial Management (CFM) 10 hours
Brianna Rodrigues School to Work Transition Curriculum 5 hours
Caitlin Hansen Fundations Overview 5 hours
Ryan Barker MTSS-I Framework 10 hours
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
20) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
appointment of Lindsay Kestler who holds an Initial Certificate in Speech and Language
Disabilities, as a .6 Speech Language Pathologist, effective August 29, 2024 at an annual
salary of MA 30, Step 1 as per the BTA contract.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
21) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves Lindsay Kestler
for the 2024 Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Program, starting July 8
through August 16, 2024, to be paid at her individual hourly rate and not to exceed 18 hours.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
C. COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
1) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the
recommendation of the Committee for Special Education for Students #10475, #10296,
#10437, #10615, #10642, #10056, #10462, #10084, #10421, #10358, #10716, #10769,
#10482, #10817, #10739, #10557, #10828, #10782, #10704, #10820 and authorizes the
District to arrange for appropriate services.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: C. Lillie Vote: 6-0
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D. BUILDING USE REQUESTS
CONSENT AGENDA, ITEMS D1 & 2
Motion: J. Comfort Second: A. Chmielewski Vote: 6-0
1) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Building Use
Request from Jayne Freedman on behalf of the Springs Community Theatre Company for use of
the auditorium/stage as follows:
September 10, 17, 24, 2024: Tuesdays 7PM – 9PM
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024: Tuesdays 7PM – 9PM
November 4, 6, 7, 8, 2024: Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri: 7PM – 9:30PM
November 12, 13, 14, 15, 2024: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri 7PM – 9:30PM
November 18, 19, 20, 21 Tech Week Mon-Thurs 7PM – 10PM
Show Dates:
November 22, 23 Shows: Fri & Sat 5:30PM – 10PM
November 24 Show: Sunday 12:30PM – 5:30PM
Motion: J. Comfort Second: A. Chmielewski Vote: 6-0
2) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Building Use
Request from Kevin & Kim Eilian on behalf of Little Barn, LLC for use of the auditorium and two
adjacent rooms for dance/musical theatre teaching from 9AM to 2PM, Mondays through Fridays,
July 8 – August 23, 2024.
Motion: J Comfort Second: A Chmielewski Vote: 6-0
3) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Building Use
Request from Ronald White for use of the gymnasium, 4 days per week as available, June 10
through June 26, 2024, from 6:00AM – 7:15AM or 6:00PM to 7:15PM for basketball coaching
with Knicks player, Donte DiVincenzo, as amended.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
VI. Invitation to the Public: The public at this time is cordially invited to bring before the Board
any comments, questions or concerns.
VII. MOTION TO ADJOURN at 7:22PM to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters with
counsel.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: A. Chmielewski Vote: 6-0
VIII. MOTION TO RETURN TO Public Session at 10:11PM.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
1) Resolved that the Board of Education of the Bridgehampton UFSD approves the Building Use
Request from Lou Liberatore on behalf of BBP Baseball Corp. for use of the baseball field/cage
as indicated on the dates listed below for private baseball lessons and practices with
Bridgehampton youth and high school players:
June 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Motion: K. McCleland Second: J. Comfort Vote: 6-0
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2) RESOLVED, that pursuant to §913 of the Education Law, the employee named in executive session
and referred to as Employee "A" may be directed by the Superintendent to appear for a psychiatric
examination in the office of Dr. Randall Solomon, and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dr. Randall Solomon is hereby appointed school medical inspector
pursuant to §913 of the Education Law in order to evaluate said employee’s ability to perform his
duties as an employee of the District.
Motion: J. Comfort Second: K. McCleland Vote: 6-0
IX. MOTION TO ADJOURN at 10:14PM
Motion: J. Comfort Second: C. Lillie Vote: 6-0
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy A Cavanaugh
District Clerk
