Chappaqua Central School District
Agenda September 21, 2010
Agenda
CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Horace Greeley High School
Convene meeting at 7:30 p.m. which we anticipate may go into an Executive Session to discuss negotiations, and real property.
Reconvene public session at 8:15 p.m. at Horace Greeley.
Presentation: School Report Card
Questions and Comments
1. |
Information Business Affairs |
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1.1 |
President's Report |
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1.1.1 |
Superintendent Search Update |
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1.1.2 |
Development Proposal for Chappaqua Crossing |
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1.1.3 |
Communications Committee Report |
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1.1.4 |
Finance Committee Report |
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1.1.5 |
Board calendar - Topics draft |
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1.1.6 |
NCCTV |
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1.1.7 |
HGSF liaison report |
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1.1.8 |
Community Day - September 25 |
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1.2 |
Superintendent's Report |
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1.2.1 |
Opening of School Report |
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1.2.2 |
Entry Interview Report |
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Questions and Comments |
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2. |
Organization |
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2.1 |
First Reading, Draft revision to Policy 6085 |
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3. |
Approvals |
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3.1 |
Minutes of August 10, 2010 |
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3.2 |
Minutes of September 2, 2010 |
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3.3 |
Minutes of September 7, 2010 |
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4. |
Recommended Action: Personnel |
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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": Jennifer delRosario and Isabel Irizarry. Resignation: Ms. Laura Kilgallon, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2010. Dr. Eunkyoung Kim, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 31, 2010. Mr. Daniel Perito, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 31, 2010. Ms. Lindsay Hachey, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 15, 2010. Mr. Brandon Adames, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 24, 2010. Appointment: Teaching Assistants Ms. Danielle Dushock, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2010. Ms. Melissa Lenahan, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2010. Ms. Jane Dean, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2010. Ms. Theresa DeIngeniis, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective September 13, 2010. Ms. Eileen Cass, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 13, 2010. Ms. Grace McKenna, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 15, 2010. Appointment: Tenure Ms. Maureen Molyneaux, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective November 13, 2010. Ms. Jennifer Schmidt, Teacher of Art, Horace Greeley High School, effective November 29, 2010. |
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Non-instructional Resignation: Joy Myke - Database Manager at Horace Greeley High School, effective September 1, 2010. Resolutions: BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby abolishes the following position, effective September 2, 2010: One .71 FTE Database Manager BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed in the attached memo as a per diem clerical substitute to be employed on an "as needed" basis: Valerie Bloom Leave of Absence: Lorraine Campbell - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, has requested a leave of absence, without pay, from September 1, 2010 through October 31, 2010. Appointment: Pamela Albiez - Teacher Aide, Just Three program at Horace Greeley High School, 9 hours per week, effective September 1, 2010. Josephine Puma - Teacher Aide at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, 23.75 hours per week, effective September 14, 2010. |
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Recommended Action: Other |
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5.1 |
Approve of CSE summaries reported to the Board on September 17, 2010. |
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5.2 |
"Be it resolved that the Board of Education hereby authorizes its special counsel Keane and Beane, P.C. to act on its behalf to contract for addition professional services in preparation of a response to the Final Environmental Impact Study (FEIS) of the proposed development at the former Reader's Digest Association (RDA), at fees subject to board approval." |
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5.3 |
Approve Cablevision's MSG Varsity Net Contract, which provides a $2,000 grant, two $1,000 scholarships, $1,000 stipend to varsity advisor and online media training for students and personnel, use of camera, technology skills, in exchange for weekly media clips, photos, scores and outreach activities. |
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Approve agreement of services with Hawthorne Foundation d/b/a/ Hawthorne Country Day School effective July 1, 2010 thru August 14, 2010 and 10-month term effective September 1, 2010 thru June 30, 2011. |
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5.5 |
KG&D proposal for 5-year plan beginning August 2010 - December 15, 2010, in the amount of $17,000, a reduction of 5% over 2005. |
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5.6 |
Approve gift to Horace Greeley High School Theater Department from HG Senior Musical Parent Committee, in the amount of $1,300.00. |
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5.7 |
Approve Gift from Target's Take Charge of Education to Horace Greeley in the amount of $648.32 to be deposited in the gifts/donations account. |
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5.8 |
Approve Gift from Target's Take Charge of Education to Seven Bridges in the amount of $597.61 to be deposited in the gifts/donations account. |
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5.9 |
Approve Gift from Target's Take Charge of Education to Douglas Grafflin in the amount of $658.08 to be deposited in the gifts/donations account. |
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5.10 |
Approve Gift from Target's Take Charge of Education to Westorchard Elementary School in the amount $1,170.54 to be deposited in the gifts/donations account. |
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5.11 |
Approve Information Technology Services Renewal Agreement for onsite technicians - 10/1/10 - 9/30/11 - $56,448 per month |
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5.12 |
Approve Email Alerts/Text Messaging Renewal Agreement - 9/28/10 - 9/27/11 - $12,667 annual cost. |
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5.13 |
Approve Shoutpoint service - A telecommunications service that is interconnected with Infinite Campus and will allow the district to call families/staff for emergencies or for standard communication messages. 10/1/10 - 6/30/11 - $5048 annual cost for this year prorated since it will begin in October, 12 month annual cost is $6,750) |
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5.14 |
Approve Amendment to external auditor contract with O'Connor Davies Munns and Dobbins, LLP to reflect change in fees of additional $3,500 to cover new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) compliance requirements. |
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Facilities |
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6.1 |
Facilities Committee Report - Zauderer Property (Valley Ridge) |
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6.2 |
Campbell Engineering Proposal - estimated $20,000-$25,000. |
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Financials |
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7.1 |
Claim Auditor's Report - August 2010 - tent. |
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7.2 |
Treasurer's Reports - July and August 31, 2010 |
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7.3 |
Report of Expenditures - August 31, 2010 |
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7.4 |
Report of Revenue - August 31, 2010 |
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7.5 |
Approve Budget transfer $90,241 to redistribute ARRA salary appropriation from elementary to middle school. (Board approval needed for transfers of over $50,000) |
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7.6 |
Resolution of the Chappaqua Central School District, New York, adopted September 21, 2010, Declaring the findings of the School District with respect to the Proposals for the Refunding of Bonds of said School District. Recitals WHEREAS, on September 2, 2010, the Chappaqua Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (herein called "District"), adopted a resolution announcing the intention of the District to accept proposals for the refunding of certain serial bonds of the District which have heretofore been issued and remain outstanding and unmatured (the "Outstanding Bonds"); NOW THEREFOR, The Board of Education in the Chappaqua Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York, hereby Resolves (by a majority vote of all the members of said Board) as follows: Section 1. The District has received several proposals for the refunding of the Outstanding Bonds and such proposals have been discussed at the meeting of the Board of Education held this 21st day of September, 2010, such date being more than fourteen (14) days after September 2, 2010, the date the Board declared its intention to accept proposals for such refunding. Section 2. Following such discussion, and based upon the advice received from the District's Financial Advisor, Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., it is hereby determined that the proposal of Roosevelt & Cross, Inc. is hereby accepted and such firm is appointed to serve as underwriter. Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately. |
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7.7 |
Bid #848 - Roofing Maintenance and Service - Weather Proofing Technologies, Inc. In the amount of $79,950.00 plus rates. |
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8. |
Notice of Future Meetings - Thursday, September 23, 2010, Audit Committee at Education Center - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Horace Greeley High School - 8:15 p.m. Presentation: Audit Report |
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Adjournment |
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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.
Chappaqua Board of Education web: www.ccsd.ws email: board@ccsd.ws tm
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS DURING MEETING.
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