Agenda September 21, 2010

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

Superintendent Search Update

1.1.2

Development Proposal for Chappaqua Crossing

1.1.3

Communications Committee Report

1.1.4

Finance Committee Report

1.1.5

Board calendar - Topics draft

1.1.6

NCCTV

1.1.7

HGSF liaison report

1.1.8

Community Day - September 25

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Opening of School Report

1.2.2

Entry Interview Report

Questions and Comments

2.

Organization

2.1

First Reading, Draft revision to Policy 6085

3.

Approvals

3.1

Minutes of August 10, 2010

3.2

Minutes of September 2, 2010

3.3

Minutes of September 7, 2010

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

4.1

Instructional

Resolution:

Resignation:

Appointment: Teaching Assistants

Appointment: Tenure

4.2

Non-instructional

Resignation:

Resolutions:

Leave of Absence:

Appointment:

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

Approve of CSE summaries reported to the Board on September 17, 2010.

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."

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.

5.4

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.

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.

5.6

Approve gift to Horace Greeley High School Theater Department from HG Senior Musical Parent Committee, in the amount of $1,300.00.

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.

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.

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.

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.

5.11

Approve Information Technology Services Renewal Agreement for onsite technicians - 10/1/10 - 9/30/11 - $56,448 per month

5.12

Approve Email Alerts/Text Messaging Renewal Agreement - 9/28/10 - 9/27/11 - $12,667 annual cost.

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)

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.

6.

Facilities

6.1

Facilities Committee Report - Zauderer Property (Valley Ridge)

6.2

Campbell Engineering Proposal - estimated $20,000-$25,000.

7.

Financials

7.1

Claim Auditor's Report - August 2010 - tent.

7.2

Treasurer's Reports - July and August 31, 2010

7.3

Report of Expenditures - August 31, 2010

7.4

Report of Revenue - August 31, 2010

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)

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

7.7

Bid #848 - Roofing Maintenance and Service - Weather Proofing Technologies, Inc. In the amount of $79,950.00 plus rates.

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.

9.

Adjournment

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
Education Center -- 66 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514

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