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Information Business Affairs
1.1
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President's Report
1.1.1
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Superintendent Search
President Benton reported that the Board continues to interview candidates and noted that some interviews had to be rescheduled due to weather and other calendar issues. The Board remains on its timetable to select a final candidate in March.
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1.2
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Superintendent's Report
1.2.1
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Proposed calendar revisions
Interim Superintendent John Chambers made the following recommendations to handle the district's seven weather closings: February 8, March 9 and March 25 are needed as regular school days for all staff and students to regain instructional time. (The Board approved February 8 as a full school day on February 1.) The district is seeking permission to use June 27 for staff only as a full day of staff development work to replace those dates lost. May 27 is the regular school day needed for makeup to the New York State minimum of 180 student school days.
For any further closings through February 18, make-up days will be taken from the February vacation as already shown in the adopted calendar. Mr. Chambers recommends if there are further closings after February 18, make-up days are to be taken from the April vacation first April 18, then April 19, 20, 21, 22, 2011.
Jeffrey Mester moved to accept the interim superintendent's recommendations. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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2.
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Organization
2.1
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Policy draft proposal
The board had a preliminary discussion about listing Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests on the district website. Information is routinely sought and answers provided without the necessity of a formal request. Only requests that require a great deal of time for research, guidance, or copying rise to the necessity of a FOIL request.
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2.2
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Member information on web page
Board members reached consensus to provide individual board member emails on the website. They also discussed whether to include individual members' telephone numbers. Some members wished to include their phone numbers and others did not. Some members felt uncomfortable providing some phone numbers but not others. Consensus was reached not to include individual telephone information.
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Question and Comments on Report Items
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3.
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Approvals
Alyson Kiesel moved to approve meeting minutes as amended, for:
3.1
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Minutes of January 11, 2011
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3.2
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Minutes of January 25, 2011
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3.3
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Minutes of February 1, 2011
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Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. |
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Recommended Action: Personnel
Interim Superintendent John Chambers made the following recommendations and requested that Lisa Lowy be omitted from the resolution to appoint AP proctors.
4.1
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Instructional
Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as AP proctors to be employed on an "as needed" basis effective for the 2010/2011 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":
Omit - Lisa Lowy from resolution (pending fingerprint clearance), and
Kimberley Perham (pending fingerprint clearance).
Resignation for Purposes of Retirement:
Ms. Anita Faria, Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective June 30, 2011.
Ms. Helen Lynn, Teacher of Elementary Education, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2011.
Ms. Cheryl Melnyk, Teacher of Science, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective June 30, 2011.
Ms. Sel Shimmerlik, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, Roaring Brook Elementary School and Westorchard Elementary School, effective June 30, 2011.
Appointment: Regular Substitute
Ms. Francesca Zimmer, Regular Substitute Teacher of Science, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective February 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, B(BA+30) with Masters, $67,586, prorated.
Appointment: Teaching Assistant
Ms. Stacey Kurtis, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective February 9, 2011, $20,356, prorated.
Alyson Kiesel moved to accept the recommendation, as amended by Mr. Chambers. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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4.2
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Non-Instructional
Mr. Chambers made the following recommendation.
Leave of Absence:
Lorraine Campbell - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, has requested a leave of absence, without pay, from February 8, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Randall Katchis moved to accept Mr. Chambers' recommendation. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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5.
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Recommended Action: Other
Alyson Kiesel moved that items 5.1 through 5.7 be approved and resolved as indicated below. Gregg Bresner seconded. President Benton asked if there was any further discussion on these items. As there was none, the motion passed unanimously.
5.1
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Approve CSE summaries reported to the Board on February 11, 2011.
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5.2
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"BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student # 602006. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."
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5.3
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"BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute an a Release and Settlement Agreement regarding student # 411008. A copy of said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting."
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5.4
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Accept resignation of Larry Kret from Financial Advisory Group.
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5.5
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Proposal from KG&D, architects, for Architectural and Engineering Services for Bell Middle School Courtyard Window replacement.
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5.6
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SEQRA Resolution for Type II Project - Robert E. Bell Middle School Courtyard Window Replacement
Whereas, the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is planning a project involving courtyard window replacement (expand as necessary) at the Robert E. Bell Middle School; and
Whereas, the Board of Education wishes to comply with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and
Whereas, the Board of Education has reviewed the components, phases and aspects of the Proposed Project; and
Whereas, the Board of Education has reviewed the Proposed Project with respect to the Type II criteria set forth in the SEQRA Regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617.5 and has determined that the Proposed Project is a Type II Action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations;
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District is hereby designated lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the proposed project; and
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education hereby determines that the Proposed Project is a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1), (2) & (8) of the SEQRA Regulations and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and that no further review of the Proposed Project is required.
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5.7
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ratifies the provision to extend the retirement incentive date executed by the negotiating teams for the District and the Chappaqua Congress of Teachers of the existing Collectively Negotiated Agreement covering the term commencing July 1, 2008 and terminating on June 30, 2012, in the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement, effective February 10, 2011. A copy of this agreement will be incorporated into the minutes of this meeting.
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Facilities
Jeffrey Mester and Randall Katchis, co-chairs of the Facilities Committee, reported that Bell, Douglas Grafflin, Westorchard, and Seven Bridges were clean and well maintained. Bell School needs courtyard window replacement, which is planned for next year but there are no major changes to the district buildings.
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Tabled from January 11, 2011 and tabled to February 15, 2011 - Report on Board Facilities Tour of Bell Middle School, December 15, 2010, 7:15 a.m. and Douglas Grafflin Elementary School at 8:00 a.m.
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6.2
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Report on Board Facilities Tour of Seven Bridges Middle School, January 26, 2011, 7:15 a.m. and Westorchard Elementary School at 8:00 a.m.
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7.
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Financials
Alyson Kiesel moved to accept items 7.1 through 7.3, the financial reports and approve items 7.4 through 7.6, the bid and budget transfers. Randall Katchis seconded. After a brief discussion on item 7.4, the motion passed unanimously.
7.1
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Claims Auditor Report - January 2011
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7.2
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Revenues Report - January 31, 2011
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7.3
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Expenditures Report - January 31, 2011
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7.4
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Bid# 850 - Environmental Maintenance & Service - Conklin - $1450 per/bldg or $7250 total for five schools.
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7.5
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Budget Transfer - teacher position from WO elem. to WO kgt - $74,114.
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7.6
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Budget Transfer - transfer funds from tuition private to contractual service expenses - $175,000.
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Questions and Comments
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8.
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Notice of Future Meetings -
President Benton gave notice of future meetings:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Horace Greeley High School - 8:15 p.m.
Presentation:
Board Meeting / Work Session
Curriculum / Technology
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Adjournment
At 12:15 a.m. President Benton asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn the meeting. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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