Review Agenda Item
1.1 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY
2.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.2 PRAYER
2.3 MOMENT OF SILENCE
3.1 ROLL CALL AND QUORUM CHECK
4.1 APPROVAL OF THE MAY 19, 2021 BOARD OF EDUCATION STATED MEETING MINUTES
5.1 PRESENTATIONS
6.1 REPORT FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2021
6.2 REPORT OF THE AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2021
6.3 REPORT FROM THE WORKSHOP COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2021
7.1 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD
8.1 SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES
9.1 ADOPTION OF BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS - 9.2 - 9.7
9.2 Claims Auditor Appointment
9.3 Adoption of Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms - Policy #0101
9.4 Adoption of Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity in Education - Policy #0105
9.5 Adoption of Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity in Education Exhibit - Policy #010
9.6 Adoption of Uniform Grant Guidance for Federal Awards - Policy #6720
9.7 Continuation of Membership in the Conference of Big Five School Districts in New
10.1 ADOPTION OF PERSONNEL REPORTS - 102.2 - 10.8
10.2 Certified Personnel Resolutions
10.3 Non-Certified Personnel
10.4 Tenure - Administrators
10.5 Tenure
10.6 Approval of Stipulation of Settlement regarding Employee #350957
10.7 Adoption of the Report of Findings and Recommendation by Hearing Officer J. Emme
10.8 Approval of Settlement Agreement and Release
11.1 ADOPTION OF DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES REPORTS - 1
11.2 Student Assistance Services For Substance Abuse Prevention Services 2021 - 2022
11.3 Annual Review of Disabled Children
11.4 Annual Review of Preschool Disabled Children
11.5 CSE Initial Program Recommendations for Disabled Children 2020-2021
11.6 Initial Program Recommendations for Preschool Disabled Children- 2020-2021 Schoo
11.7 Agreement with HTA of New York, Related Services for Disabled/Homebound Students
11.8 Agreement with ISA Marrs Speech Language Pathology, P.C. 2021-2022 School Year
11.9 Agreement with OT KIDS PLUS OF NY, INC. Related Services July 1, 2021 through J
11.10 Agreement with Family Services of Westchester For Therapeutic Intervention Se
11.11 Agreement with Marcie L. Klebanoff, MA,ATP Assistive Technology & Augmentative
11.12 Agreement with Consulting Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Michael Behar to provide psyc
11.13 Agreement with Premier Business Solutions, Inc.
11.14 Agreement with Frontline Technologies Group, LLC July 1, 2021 through June 30,
11.15 Agreement with Execu/Search Group, LLC. July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
11.16 Purchase of Furniture for New Classrooms in the Yonkers Public School District
11.17 Settlement Resolution of Impartial Hearing
12.1 ADOPTION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL REPORT - 12.2
12.2 Johnstone Supply and Saunders Trades and Technical High School
13.1 ADOPTION OF STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS REPORTS - 13.2
13.2 Renewal of PowerSchool Student Information System 2021-2022
14.1 ADOPTION OF FINANCE REPORTS - 14.2 - 14.5
14.2 Authorization for $15,035,166 State Aid Advance
14.3 Authorization for $49,473,950 State Aid Advance
14.4 Authorization for $5,300,000.00 State Aid Loan
14.5 Budget Transfers
15.1 ADOPTION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REPORTS - 15.2 - 15.3
15.2 Pricing Agreements for Computer Hardware, Software, Peripherals, Professional De
15.3 Voice over IP (VoIP) and Wireless Maintenance 2021-2022
16.1 ADOPTION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT REPORTS - 16.2 - 16.34
16.2 AMEND CIP10841 CROSS HILL CM SAVIN ENGINEERS
16.3 AWARD GF CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES IMPERIAL DADE $239,931.85.
16.4 AWARD GF SCH9 EMDEC MILCON $23,776.50
16.5 CO1 10814 SCH8 PB CONTRACTING $58,814.34
16.6 CO1, 2 & 3 CIP10901 COVID HVAC EMF $2,350,150
16.7 EXTEND 1 GF BOILER & BURNER ULTIMATE POWER $716,000.00
16.8 EXTEND 2 GENERATORS FM $66,830.00
16.9 RENEW GF PO WORK ORDER SYSTEM DUDE SOLUTIONS $33,889.90
16.10 ASSIGN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP A & B ROOF E&R ENGINEERS $65,000.00
16.11 ASSIGN CIP10845 SCH16 ENVIRONMENTAL ADELAIDE $30,000.00
16.12 ASSIGN CIP10901 COVID19 HVAC A/E E&R Engineers. $100,000.00
16.13 AWARD GF AUTO INSURANCE PHILIDELPHIA $192,995.00
16.14 AWARD GF E&O INSURANCE GREENWICH INS. $89,608.00
16.15 AWARD GF PROPERTY INSURANCE TRAVELRS $1,035,588.00
16.16 AWARD GF STUDENT ACCIDENT INS UNITED STATES FIRE $55,800.00
16.17 AWARD GF BUILDING M&S CELTIC $17,000.00
16.18 AWARD GF PAINT AND PAINT M&S POLLACK $10,000.00
16.19 AWARD GF PLUMBING M&S NY REPLACEMENT $15,000.00.
16.20 CO GF INTRUSION ALARMS SCHOOLS 16 & 23 STANLEY $32,157.00
16.21 ASSIGN CIP10901 COVID19 HVAC ARCHITECT KG&D $175,000.00
16.22 ASSIGN 10868 PAL PREP & 10870 GORTON ROOFWORK CM F&D $88,500.00
16.23 AMEND CIP10825 SCHOOL 17 CM SAVIN ENGINEERS $52,375.00
16.24 ASSIGN CIP10873 LINCOLN ENVIRONMENTAL LIRO $25,000.00
16.25 CAPITAL FUND INCREASE CIP 10894 COY DPW $250,000.00
16.26 RENEW GF PO FIRE & INTRUSION ALARM STANLEY $132,174.00.
16.27 RENEW GF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS JCI $30,000.00
16.28 RENEW GF FIRE ALARM SERVICE JCI $196,305.00
16.29 AWARD GF AIR CONDITIONING BEST CLIMATE $654,422.00
16.30 AWARD GF ELEVATORS UNITEC $193,000.00
16.31 ASSIGN CIP10916 SECURITY SCHOOL 23 $36,339.68
16.32 AWARD GF HVAC CONTROLS EMF $933,600.00
16.33 AWARD 10459 FERMI GAS LINE LOMBARDO $55,000
16.34 Authorization/Re-Authorization for Capital Projects
17.1 ADOPTION OF DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERV
17.2 hand2mind, Inc.
17.3 Computer Adventures LLC
17.4 Elyse David Amendment
17.5 Adoption of the 2021-2023 Professional Development Plan (PDP)
17.6 McGraw Hill, LLC
17.7 Syracuse University though Project Advance
18.1 ADOPTION OF DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS, SCHOOL COUNSELING
18.2 Adrienne Sanders Kaye-Amendment #1
18.3 The Leadership Program-Amendment #1
18.4 Neuberger Museum Donation
18.5 Shane Samuels
18.6 Empress Emergency Medical Services Donation
18.7 College Board
18.8 Acceptance of Donation of Services from Fordham University Talent Search Program
19.1 ADOPTION OF TRANSPORTATION REPORTS - 19.2 - 19.7
19.2 High School students' monthly and single ride Metrocards 2021-22 SY - County of
19.3 Amendment of Summer Transportation Contracts; as per RFB#6514 YPS Summer Transpo
19.4 Southern Westchester BOCES Transportation- Shuttle Service for 2021-2022 SY
19.5 Contract Renewal- TRANSFINDER Software System (pupil transportation routing soft
19.6 Yonkers Public Schools Bus Monitors NYSED Mandated Professional Development Work
19.7 Amendment to extend Transportation Contracts- as per RFB#6514/6514(a)- YPS 10 mo
20.1 ADOPTION OF DIVISION OF NON INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES REPORT - 20.2
20.2 GORTON HS PTECH COMPUTERS
21.1 ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Date:
6/16/2021 - 5:00 PM
Category:
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES
Type:
Action
Subject:
11.2 Student Assistance Services For Substance Abuse Prevention Services 2021 - 2022 School Year
District Goals
:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Student Assistance Schedule B.pdf
Students Assistance.pdf
Guidelines Students Assistive Services.docx
BOCS Student Assistance Services.xlsx
Rationale
:
Special Education- GML-104B
1. Student Assistance Services For Substance Abuse Prevention Services
Term: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Account: IDEA GRANT 611 - 490-5271-22F114-2250-B2300
Pending NYSED approval
Amount: $322,742.
Scope: The purpose of the Student Assistance Program is to prevent and reduce substance use and abuse by providing the following activities: identification and assessment of high risk students; on-site counseling; parent education; referral to community agencies and case management; small group activities that focus on developing and improving social competency skills and the promotion of positive healthy alternatives; participation in child study team meetings; coordination of special events related to alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention; participation in community and school task forces and coordination of in-service training on alcohol and drug issues for school staff.
BOE Recommendation: Stated Meeting 6/16/21
(This contract is a renewal for the 2021-2022 school year.)
The contract is funded by Special Education’s Section 611 IDEA Grant.
This resolution is to the State mandate to use a percentage of Section 611 IDEA funds to address disproportionality.)
FOCUS POPULATION:At-Risk High School Students
ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
The results will be measured by using questionnaires to document change in students’ attitudes and behaviors. The questionnaires will be completed by the Student Assistance Counselor upon first meeting the student, and at the end of the school year.
CONTRACTOR:
Student Assistance Services
660 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 332-1300
Ellen Moorehouse – Executive Director
Funding
:
Account: IDEA GRANT 611 - 490-5271-22F114-2250-B2300
Pending NYSED approval
Amount: $322,742.
Resolution
:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Yonkers Public Schools wishes to fulfill its obligations to provide a comprehensive drug prevention intervention and education program to its high school students in order to maintain a safe school environment, and
WHEREAS the Student Assistance Program increases perception of risk of harm of drug use, decreases students’ association with peers involved in delinquent behavior, increases student bonding to school, and prevents and reduces student’s substance use, and
WHEREAS the Student Assistance Program helps students with chemically dependent parents become educated about their parents’ addiction and improve school performance, interactions with others, and increase participation in healthy activities, and
WHEREAS the Student Assistance Program is a science-based national model prevention program as determined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Education, and
WHEREAS the Student Assistance Program will provide part-time Student Assistance Counselors in the high schools.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Student Assistance Services to provide these services at a total cost not to exceed $322,742.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Luis Rodriguez - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:
Original Motion
Member
Dr. John Castanaro
Moved, Member
Kevin Cacace
seconded to approve the
Original
motion 'Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Yonkers Public Schools wishes to fulfill its obligations to provide a comprehensive drug prevention intervention and education program to its high school students in order to maintain a safe school environment, and
WHEREAS the Student Assistance Program increases perception of risk of harm of drug use, decreases students’ association with peers involved in delinquent behavior, increases student bonding to school, and prevents and reduces student’s substance use, and
WHEREAS the Student Assistance Program helps students with chemically dependent parents become educated about their parents’ addiction and improve school performance, interactions with others, and increase participation in healthy activities, and
WHEREAS the Student Assistance Program is a science-based national model prevention program as determined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Education, and
WHEREAS the Student Assistance Program will provide part-time Student Assistance Counselors in the high schools.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Student Assistance Services to provide these services at a total cost not to exceed $322,742.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye:
8
Nay:
0
.
The motion
Carried
8 - 0
Sheila Greenwald
Yes
Gail Burns
Yes
Abdool H. Jamal
Yes
Dr. John Castanaro
Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio
Yes
Kevin Cacace
Yes
Andrea Brown
Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez
Yes
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