Agenda June 7, 2011

Agenda

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Horace Greeley High School Commons

Join us for light refreshments at 7:45 p.m. to celebrate our retirees.

Convene public meeting at 7:00p.m. which we anticipate will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of personnel (leadership transitions) and negotiation (CAA) matters. Reconvene at 7:45 p.m.

Presentation:

Special Report Personnel - Honor Retirees

1.

Information Business Affairs

 

 

1.1

President's Report

 

 

1.1.1

Draft of Board Calendar for 2011-2012

 

 

1.1.2

Report on Westchester Putnam School Boards Dinner

 

 

1.1.3

Tax Cap Proposal / Advocacy Issues

 

 

1.2

Superintendent's Report

 

 

1.2.1

Leadership Transition Update

 

 

1.2.2

Administrative Response to Finance Advisory Group

 

Questions and Comments on Report Items

 

2.

Organization

 

 

2.1

Second Reading: Draft Animal Dissection Policy

 

 

2.2

Policy Revision: 9040 Non-aligned Administrators

 

 

2.3

Policy Revision: 9055 Superintendent of Schools: Powers and Responsibilities

 

3.

Approvals

 

 

3.1

Minutes of May 3, 2011

 

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

 

4.1

Instructional

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as per diem substitute teachers to be employed on an "as needed" basis":

Lori Cox, and

John Russo.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreements for Services for the individuals and agencies listed below effective for the 2011/2012 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

All About Kids,

Bayada Nurses,

Bayada Nurses,

Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC.,

Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC.,

Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC.,

Blythedale Children's Hospital,

Blythedale Children's Hospital,

Blythedale Children's Hospital,

Creative Tutoring,

Donna Klein & Associates,

Donna Klein & Associates,

Andrea Rauso Eckerle,

Tara Gallagher,

Lisa Giacomini-Essell,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

HTA of New York, Inc.,

Interim Healthcare Staffing,

Laurie McCauley,

The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary/Ear Institute,

Colleen O'Sullivan,

Mario F. Pellegrino Pediatric OT PC,

Pleasantville Physical Therapy,

Aaron Sachs, and

Jeffrey H. Sacks, D.O.

Resolution:

"WHEREAS, the Board of Education for reasons of economy and efficiency, has determined that it is appropriate to abolish certain pedagogical positions in the District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby abolishes the following positions, effective close of business on June 30, 2011."

.4 FTE Business position at Horace Greeley High School,

2.0 FTE Elementary positions (1.0 at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School and 1.0 at Westorchard Elementary School),

1.0 FTE Mathematics position at Seven Bridges Middle School,

.8 FTE Foreign Language position at Horace Greeley High School,

.6 Music position at the Middle Schools,

1.1 FTE Special Education positions (1.0 at Seven Bridges Middle School and .1 at Robert E. Bell Middle School),

1.4 FTE Social Studies positions (.4 at Horace Greeley High School and 1.0 at Seven Bridges Middle School),

1.0 FTE English position at Seven Bridges Middle School,

1.0 FTE Science position at Seven Bridges Middle School,

.6 FTE Physical Education position at Horace Greeley High School, and

.8 FTE CSE/CPSE Chairperson at Education Center.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education has determined that the services of the following individuals shall be discontinued at close of business on June 30, 2011 in accordance with Section 3013 of the Education Law as they are determined to be the least senior teachers in their respective tenure areas, they do not have tenure or probationary status in any additional tenure area created by Part 30 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, and thus have no right to transfer to any position in a different tenure area; and they shall be placed upon a preferred eligible list for recall to a position for a period of seven (7) years from the effective date of layoff pursuant to Education Law Section 3013; and each individual will be notified in writing by the District Clerk of the information contained in this resolution, including placement of their name on a preferred eligible list for re-employment:"

Business Education: Jeanne Hurgin

Social Studies: Patrick Healy

Request for Extension of Parental Leave of Absence:

Ms. Katie King, Guidance Counselor, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective May 26, 2011 through May 27, 2011.

Resignation:

Dr. Marilyn McKay, Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Education Center, effective June 30, 2011.

Ms. Kristin Maurer, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective July 20, 2011.

Mr. Fred Ende, Teacher of Science, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective July 31, 2011.

Appointment: Probationary

Mr. Eric Byrne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Education Center, effective July 1, 2011, in the tenure area of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Lisa Goldstein, Regular Substitute Guidance Counselor, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective May 26, 2011 through May 27, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

 

 

4.2

Non-instructional

Resolution:

WHEREAS the Board, for reasons of economy and efficiency, has determined that it is appropriate to abolish certain non-pedagogical positions in the District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby abolishes the following positions, effective close of business on June 30, 2011:

One (1) .5 FTE Audio Visual Assistant

One (1) .5 FTE Data Entry Operator, thereby reducing this position from 1.0 FTE to 0.5 FTE

One (1) 1.0 FTE Computer Aide

Two (2) 1.0 FTE Library Clerks

One (1) .5 FTE Library Clerk

One (1) 1.0 Maintenance Laborer

One (1) .5 FTE Receptionist

One (1) 1.0 FTE Typist

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Clerk is hereby directed to provide written notice to those employees whose positions are hereby abolished, as presented atthis meeting; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the extent that there are more employees in the job title than there are remaining positions, the District Clerk is hereby directed to provide written notice to those employees who shall be excessed of the termination of their employment effective close of business on June 30, 2011. With further notice regarding recall rights, if any; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following employees identified below who are in the competitive class of the civil service shall be notified, in writing, of their placement on a preferred list regarding their entitlement to recall for a period of four years from the date of the abolition of their position and termination of their employment in accordance with Sections 80 and 81 of the Civil Service Law:

Data Entry Operator (0.5 FTE) - Claudine Howson

Library Clerk (2.0 FTE) - Colette Briody and Karen Sullivan

Library Clerk (0.5 FTE) - Denise Weiss

Receptionist (0.5 FTE) - Laura Ippolito

Typist (1.0 FTE) - Donna McBride

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following employees who are in the non-competitive class of the civil service shall be notified, in writing, by the District Clerk, of the abolition of their positions and the termination of their employment effective June 30, 2011:

Computer Aide (1.0 FTE) - Diane Wendel

Maintenance Laborer (1.0 FTE) - Sergio Pereira

Resignation:

Theresa Flora - Health Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, resigning effective June 24, 2011.

Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement:

Louise Lubin - Audio Visual Assistant at Robert E. Bell Middle School, retiring effective June 30, 2011.

 

5.

Recommended Action: Other

 

 

5.1

Approve CSE summaries reported to the Board on June 3, 2011.

 

 

5.2

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ratifies the attached provisions of the June 2, 2011 Memorandum of Agreement executed by the negotiators for the District and the CCT Bargaining Units (Teaching Assistants); and hereby approves those expenditures necessary to implement the provisions.

 

 

5.3

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ratifies the attached provisions of the May 31, 2011 Memorandum of Agreement executed by the negotiators for the District and the CCT Bargaining Units (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Licensed Practical Nurse and Physical Therapist); and hereby approves those expenditures necessary to implement the provisions.

 

 

5.4

Approve a gift of eleven Orcaboard Raised Bed Garden Kits including installation, topsoil for a total of $3,093 from Grafflin PTA to Grafflin Elementary School.

 

 

5.5

Approve service contract with Educational Data Services, Inc., for licensing and maintenance fees for 2011-12 school year in the amount of $9,400.

 

 

5.6

Approve U.S. Sports Video as Sole Source Manufacturer and Provider Skyhawk End Zone Camera System and related custom components.

 

 

5.7

Approve Agreement for Investigative Services for the 2011-12 school year at the rate of $65 per hour per investigator plus mileage.

 

 

5.8

Approve Agreement for Consulting Services with Sustainable Food Systems effective June 1, 2011 - May 30, 2012 at the rate of $1,000 per day (estimated 3 days total), plus travel expenses.

 

 

5.9

Approve contract with HPN Technologies for basic web service maintenance estimated at $6,900 for 2011-12 school year.

 

 

5.10

Approve Agreement for Services with Technical Directions, LLC to provide Technical Director at the Seven Bridges Middle School effective July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 at the hourly rate of $55/hour, four-hour minimum and according to the terms and conditions of contract.

 

 

5.11

Approve Government Liability Authorization required by Verizon Wireless for payment and to authorize contact personnel.

 

 

5.12

Approve proposal for Educational and Management Services, Inc., effective July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012, at the annual fee of $16,500 plus travel expenses not to exceed $600.

 

 

5.13

Approve Agreement for Services with consultant Cost Management Services (medicaid billing) effective July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012. (Payment based on 3.75% gross accepted/approved claims collected.)

 

 

5.14

Approve Agreement for Services with Rebecca School for educational services for student 00485 for school year 2011-12.

 

 

5.15

Approve A La Carte Price List for 2011-12.

 

 

5.16

Resolution for a list of items to be declared Obsolete

WHEREAS, the District owns the attached list of items which are no longer useful or necessary for school district purposes and is of no value to the School District;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby declares such equipment to be surplus property and of no value to the School District and authorizes the disposal of such equipment in a prudent manner in accordance with law.

 

6.

Facilities

 

 

6.1

Facilities Committee Report

 

7.

Financials

 

 

7.1

Bid #839 - Door and Door Replacement (Renewal Award Recommendation) - Hudson Valley Door and Hardware based on average rate, $130.63 and average charge for parts $317.51.

 

 

7.2

Bid #854 - Grass Cutting Services - rescind previous award per attached, and recommend Maxner Landscaping, LLC for the average cost of $84,044.87.

 

 

7.3

Expense Report - May 31, 2011

 

 

7.4

Revenue Report - May 31, 2011

 

Questions and Comments

 

8.

Notice of Future Meetings -

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - at 7:00 p.m. Horace Greeley High School Commons

Presentation:

Ave Atque Vale

 

Any person who seeks accommodation based upon disability should contact: District Clerk, Theresa Markley at 238-7225, at least five days prior to the meeting.

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Chappaqua, NY 10514

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